Automotive Service Advisor

Join our winning team at Toyota Santa Monica! We are now hiring an Automotive Service Advisor to be part of our dynamic team.

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The Service Advisor is responsible for ensuring an exemplary experience for the service customer by providing a prompt and friendly greeting, listening to their description of problems or services needed, preparing repair orders and being proactive, accurate and thorough in communication.

The Service Advisors serves as a liaison between customer and technician ensuring the customer’s needs are understood by the technician and the recommended service and/or repairs are understood by the customer.

• Prepare accurate Repair Orders showing time, cost and labor estimates, verifying warranty and service contracts and reviewing with clients.
• Promote the sale of labor, parts and accessories by providing explanation of estimates and obtaining approval for work that is sold.
• Follow the progress of service repairs and provide customers with timely updates.
• Ensure high levels of customer service and retention by promptly addressing and resolving customer complaints.
• Take ownership of the customer's experience by completing extra tasks that contribute to leaving a positive impression at the dealership.

• Required: A minimum of 2 years of previous Service Advisor/Writer experience
• Preferred: Prior Toyota and CDK experience is desired
• We welcome candidates with Service Advisor/Writer retail experience to apply — dealership experience is not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Dedication to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.

• The estimated annual earnings for this position are $35,152.00 - $ after factoring in all forms of compensation including hourly pay, commission, overtime, etc.

Employees in this position will primarily be paid commissions based on performance but will also be paid minimum wage for non-sales work and for rest periods.

Please keep in mind that this range may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.

• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Holidays & Paid Time Off
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Training

• 18 years or older required
• All potential employees must pass pre-employment testing including a background check and drug screen

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