Service Advisor in Saint James, New York at Competition Auto Group

At Competition Subaru of Smithtown, we believe our associates are our greatest asset. As part of the family-owned Competition Automotive Group, we operate with a commitment to professionalism, integrity, and a team-first culture that sets us apart from other dealerships in the area.

We’re currently seeking a Service Advisor—an exciting opportunity for growth within our dealership. If you're looking for a career with an extraordinary company that values both performance and people, we’d love to hear from you.

OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU:

• Competitive Pay Plan
• Medical and Dental
• 401(k) Plan
• Paid time off and vacation
• Growth opportunities
• Paid Training

HOW YOU’LL CONTRIBUTE:

• Oversee the flow of the Drive Lane. Ensure that customers receive prompt, courteous, and effective service.
• Reports directly to the Service Manager and assists in strategy and reporting.
• Maintain a high Net Promoter Score, as a measure of customer satisfaction, by taking ownership of the entire customer experience and carrying out those additional tasks and behaviors that allow the dealership to leave a positive impression.
• Provide concierge support for all owner inquiries, whether by phone, electronic means, or in person, to ensure and maintain high customer satisfaction.
• Schedule service appointments and create return appointments after service visits.
• Ensures that the daily inventory of technicians' time is consistently sold to service customers.
• Generate clear and accurate work orders that effectively convey customer concerns, satisfy legal, internal, and manufacturer warranty policy and procedure standards, and protect the dealership from liability.
• Perform complete and thorough walk-around vehicle inspections.
• Thoroughly communicate with and keep customers up to date daily on the status of their vehicle and costs associated with repairs.
• Upon completion of service, clearly communicate the value provided to the customer via an active delivery process.
• Utilize tools provided to ensure top performance.
• Generate loaner/rental agreements and ensure proper documentation is provided to protect the dealership from liability.
• Reports to Service Manager.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• High level of concern for customer satisfaction and a willingness to take ownership of the entire customer experience.
• TOP PERFORMER
• Thorough understanding and ability to engage in consultative selling techniques.
• Service Advisor experience is required. A strong consultative sales background would be considered.
• Self-motivated, able to work on their own and with others.
• Fantastic communication skills with your customers in person or via email, text, and phone.
• Clean driving record.
• Willing to submit to a pre-employment background check.