Advisor Daily Duties:Work closely with Service Technicians to determine pricing for repairs and explain the reasoning for repair costs to customers Help customers take advantage of repair deals and learn about warranty programs. They may also be responsible for maintaining repair schedules and ordering car parts for Service Technicians. Advisor skills and qualifications

.Service Advisor uses skills from each of these areas, including: 

• Customer service skills: Service Advisors deal with suppliers, provide estimates, and schedule appointments, so being courteous and friendly is essential. They also need to be able to handle customer complaints diplomatically and politely. 

• Communication skills: As a liaison between the customer and technician, a Service Advisor needs to be able to clearly explain the technician’s repair recommendations to customers while communicating customer needs to technicians.  

• Comprehension skills: Service Advisors should be able to comprehend customer's questions and concerns as well as what is being said when technicians give complex service recommendations. 

• Engineering and mechanical expertise: Having extensive knowledge in these areas is essential when looking over complex technical documents, ordering online, and speaking with technicians. 

• Troubleshooting skills: Service Advisors need to be able to think on their feet and quickly resolve issues when customers change their minds about service work, repairs are running behind schedule or parts arrive late. 

• Math and writing skills: Service Advisors prepare and calculate estimates so having good math and writing skills is an essential part of the job. 

  Equal Employment Opportunity

  Maplecrest Ford Lincoln does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Maplecrest Ford Lincoln will be based on merit, qualifications and abilities.

Job Description

The statements included in the job description are intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed

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