Automotive Service Advisor - Kia Burlington

Herb Chambers is part of Asbury Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company, and one of the largest franchised automotive retailers in the United States. We are redefining the traditional dealership model through innovative technologies and our commitment to our team members, guests, and partners. Our culture focuses on the vision of becoming the Most Guest Centric Automotive Retailer. At Asbury, we work together to provide exceptional experiences for our guests while promoting a fun, supportive and inclusive environment where team members can thrive both personally and professionally.

About the role

Do you have a passion for developing talent, providing exceptional guest experiences, and being an innovator in the automotive industry? As a Service Advisor, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our business and in the lives of our team members and customers every day. We are looking for an energetic, customer-focused Service Advisor who will help us redefine the car-buying experience.

The Service Advisor is the face of the dealership for service customers. It is the Service Advisor's responsibility to present and sell needed products, and/or services to the customer in a professional manner while adhering to the manufacturer's published maintenance schedule and requirements. In doing so it is expected that the Service Advisor will build rapport with the customer to promote customer satisfaction and customer retention.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers in a timely, friendly manner and obtain pertinent vehicle information
• Actively promote and build rapport with the customer
• Advise customers on the care and the value of maintaining their vehicles in accordance with manufacturers' specifications
• Generate and provide customer with a complete and accurate estimate of repair
• Establish and communicate completion time of repair with customer and technician
• Answer incoming service calls
• Maintain and schedule service appointments
• Follow prescribed procedures for customer post follow-up resulting in return visits, increased sales and admirable CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index)
• Strictly follow the manufacturer's warranty guidelines and procedures
• Conduct business in an honest manner that maintains the manufacturer Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) at or above Asbury's specified goal(s) in service for district, regional and national scores
• Comply with all federal, state and local laws, and company policy, regarding the safeguarding all customer, company and manufacturer information, as well as customers vehicle and property

Requirements

• Must be able to manage in a fast paced work environment with limited supervision
• Must have great customer service, phone and computer skills
• Previous automotive Service Advisor experience heavily preferred
• Must be a minimum of eighteen years of age
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening (background & drug test)