Service advisor

About UsAt Sioux City Ford, we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated.

Every employee here at Sioux City Ford, is absolutely critical to or success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award-winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years.

We provide our employees with the resources, training, and support to continue growing in their position and take on new challenges.

As the largest locally owned dealership, we are committed to Siouxland through philanthropy and community partnerships.We are always looking for friendly, self-motivated individuals with excellent people skills to help provide an outstanding customer experience.

Sioux City Ford Lincoln is looking to add a Service Advisor to our team. The Service Advisor will act as the liaison between customers and our service technicians who work on their vehicles.

You will Identify the need for, sell and schedule service work.BenefitsOur family ownership and commitment to our communitySeveral Medical and Dental PlansUnique Supplemental Insurance options and discount programs401(k) PlanPaid time offHoliday pay Give a Day to Charity PayFriday Casual for a cause Career Growth OpportunitiesPaid TrainingEmployee vehicle purchase plans (includes immediate family members!)Discounts on other dealership products and servicesDuties and Responsibilities : Maintain sales goals set out by management.

Maintain CSI rating at or above group average with goal of being in the top 10%.Greet customers in a timely, friendly manner, let customers who are waiting in line know that they will be helped soon.

Communicate with service customers to determine the nature of the mechanical problem, obtain customer and vehicle data, and schedule appointments.

Advise customers on the care of their cars and the value of maintaining their vehicles in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications, using maintenance menus.

Record changes on repair order in approved fashion.Handle telephone inquiries regarding work in process and appointments and return phone messages promptly.

Interpret warranty information & policies to customers.Identify ROs that require special handling such as rush, customer waiting, special problem, comeback.

Keep Service Manager informed of all problems & potential problems involving repairs, customers & equipment.Be up-to-date on technical & performance information on all vehicles serviced by dealership.

On completion of work, repair orders must be closed in a TIMELY & EFFICIENT manner.If additional work is needed, explain the details to the customer, including the additional cost and time consideration.

Follow all processes in handling our customers set by the department manager. This includes meet and greet, walk around, schedule maintenance, follow up calls, and active delivery with the customer.

Any other duties or training as assigned or requested by Dealership management.Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills : General knowledge of all basic automotive repair and maintenance.

Must follow Dealership safety policies and practices, and immediately report any and all accidents to a Manager / Supervisor.

Ability to read & comprehend instructions & information.Two years of experience in a dealership position preferred.Sales experience preferred.

Excellent oral & written communication skills.High school diploma or equivalent.We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We are committed to providing a safe, drug-free work environment. Applicants must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Interested candidates must possess a valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record.

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Last updated : 2024-04-08