Automotive Service Advisor

Company: AAA Northern California, Nevada & Utah
Location: Hayward
Posted on: June 20, 2022

Job Description:

We call our club's vision, mission, values, and supporting pillars "Our House" because they are the foundation for all that we do. We're working to transform AAA for the next century with a mission to create Members for life by unleashing the innovative spirit of our Team Members.
Hayward AAA Auto Center Opening Soon!
Come Join Us:

• Base pay plus a generous commission plan
• Exceptional benefits within 30 days of hire, with employer contribution to medical/Dental/Vision premiums
• 401K Matching $1 to $1 up to 6% annually
• 17 Paid Days off (22 days after 1 year)
  + 9 paid holidays, some Saturdays and no Sundays
• Opportunities for growth
• Tuition reimbursement for automotive education and ASE Certifications
• Clean well equipped shops with state of the art equipment and consistent car count
• A free AAA Membership and numerous employee discountsThe Service Advisor focuses on delivering an outstanding member experience as well as facilitating the work flow of technicians. The role encompasses listening and asking the proper questions to ensure the customer's needs are addressed while maintaining the highest levels of customer satisfaction. This includes delivering courteous service, clearly explaining services and charges, accurate completion of timelines, and delivering quality work. The Service Advisor is responsible for scheduling work, preparing estimates, ordering parts, and coordinating other service activities as well as managing promised times.
  Essential Duties
  
  • Responsible for performing all duties necessary to interact with members, determine their perceived auto repair needs and to meet and exceed their expectations of great customer service.
  • Accurately document repairs, diagnostic and maintenance work into shop management system
  • Ensures all necessary BAR requirements are met in Repair Order preparation and documentation
  • Sources and estimates all needed parts for repairs to customer vehicles
  • Suggests repairs for safety and improved performance and helps prioritize for customers in order of importance safety, economy, longevity etc.
  • Reviews all repairs made to vehicles at point of sale and assures customers have a clear understanding of repairs performed throughout all phases of the transaction including the original estimate through the final payment.
  • Performs minimal record keeping and other administrative functions required to support the business
  • Note: May require travel to different locations on an as needed basis
    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
    
    • Highly effective organizational skills
    • Strong interpersonal and customer service abilities
    • Highly proficient verbal and written communication skills in the language(s) required for the role, as justified for business necessity
    • Knowledge of shop management and/or estimating software
    • Knowledge of parts sourcing and use of online vendor catalogs
    • Strong math and computer skills with experience using software applications including word processing, spreadsheets, browsers, and email
    • Ability to work scheduled hours as necessitated by business need
      Education & Experience / Licenses & Certification
      
      • Valid driver license and acceptable driving record
      • High School Diploma or equivalent certification (GED)
      • 3-5 years industry experience in auto repair, service advisor experience preferred
      • 3-5 years of successful direct customer interaction, auto repair preferred
      • Automotive Service Excellence certification desired
        Work Environment/Physical Requirements
        
        • Standing, bending, kneeling, pushing, sitting for extended periods. #MCC_RX

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