Automobile Service Advisor Job in Kottayam

Kottayam, Kerala Full Time Date: 16 April 2024

Job description

Customer Assistance: Greeting customers as they arrive at the service department, listening to their concerns, and assessing their vehicle service needs. Providing personalized assistance and guidance throughout the service process. Service Recommendations: Consulting with customers to understand their vehicle maintenance history, mileage, and any specific issues or concerns they may have. Recommending appropriate services, repairs, or maintenance based on manufacturer recommendations, vehicle condition, and customer preferences. Estimates and Quotations: Providing customers with accurate cost estimates and quotations for recommended services or repairs. Explaining pricing details, labor charges, parts costs, and any additional fees or taxes. Appointment Scheduling: Coordinating service appointments and scheduling service appointments based on customer availability and service department capacity. Ensuring efficient use of service bays and technician resources. Service Consultation: Conducting thorough inspections of vehicles and consulting with customers to explain recommended services or repairs. Providing detailed explanations of work to be performed, potential benefits, and safety considerations. Customer Education: Educating customers about vehicle maintenance best practices, service intervals, and the importance of regular maintenance. Providing information on warranty coverage, service contracts, and extended warranty options. Parts and Inventory Management: Collaborating with parts department staff to ensure availability of necessary parts and components for scheduled services or repairs. Ordering parts as needed and coordinating delivery or pickup. Service Status Updates: Keeping customers informed about the status of their vehicle service or repair throughout the process. Providing regular updates on work progress, estimated completion times, and any unexpected delays or issues. Quality Assurance: Conducting quality checks on completed work to ensure that services or repairs meet quality standards and customer expectations. Addressing any concerns or issues promptly and professionally. Customer Satisfaction: Ensuring a positive service experience for customers by providing excellent customer service, addressing concerns or complaints promptly, and resolving issues to the customer's satisfaction. Soliciting feedback and reviews to gauge customer satisfaction and identify areas for improvement. Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of customer interactions, service recommendations, work performed, parts used, and billing information. Completing service orders, invoices, and documentation in accordance with company policies and procedures. Team Collaboration: Collaborating with service technicians, parts department staff, and other service advisors to ensure efficient operation of the service department. Communicating effectively with colleagues to coordinate workflow and address customer needs.