About the Role
The Technical Service Advisor serves as a key point of contact for customers, providing expert guidance on product specifications, applications, and performance characteristics. This role leverages technical expertise to advise customers on proper product selection and usage, troubleshoot technical issues, and provide accurate product information. The Technical Service Advisor is also responsible for logging, managing, and facilitating the resolution of customer complaints and technical inquiries received through the hotline, ensuring a high standard of customer support and satisfaction.
Responsibilities
- Deliver accurate product advice and technical support regarding lubricants and their applications to customers and sales staff.
- Assist the internal and external sales force by providing cross-referencing against competitor products to secure market advantages.
- Respond efficiently to inbound customer enquiries with comprehensive, reliable product information.
- Respond to incoming customer emails promptly, providing expert technical advice and tailored product recommendations.
- Guide clients on proper product applications while troubleshooting and resolving concerns professionally.
- Maintain a high standard of professional communication when addressing technical enquiries and customer issues.
- Investigate and manage technical complaints from internal and external stakeholders through diligent information gathering.
- Liaise closely with cross-functional managers and departments to formulate effective, data-driven corrective recommendations.
- Provide consistent, structured progress updates to stakeholders throughout the lifecycle of the technical dispute.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as determined by Valvoline from time to time.
Requirements
- Relevant tertiary education.
- 2+ years of experience in Automotive, and/or Lubricant industry and/or associated similar Industry.
- Or experience working in an oil laboratory with knowledge of oil testing and physical properties.
- Applicants must be authorized to work in Australia.
- Applicants must live in the geographical location of the position.
- Successful candidate must complete a pre-employment assessment.
- Successful candidate must undergo background/criminal history checks.
Skills
- Technically competent in Lights Vehicle Mechanical Technology or Automotive lubricants or associated similar Industry.
- Good literacy skills - ability to read product names, codes names etc.
- Good numeric skills - ability to work with alpha-numeric codes, basic mathematics, weights etc.
- Sound computer literacy.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Excellent information management skills.
- Excellent problem-solving skills.
- Hungry, humble and smart.
- Passion for motorsports, cars, and the industry with an enthusiastic disposition to share knowledge.
Location
- Australia
Work Type
- General Office Setting
Experience Level
- 2+ years of experience
Education Level
- Relevant tertiary education
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive Remuneration Package: Generous base salary + 12% super + bonus incentive program & 20% annual leave loading
Benefits
- 2 paid wellness days per year
- Access to our Employee Assistance Program
- Annual ANZ Award Ceremony
- Hands on Expertise Awards quarterly
- Global career opportunities
- Ongoing training & development
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
About the Company
- Founded in 1866, Valvoline Global Operations introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, pioneering the automotive and industrial solutions industry.
- Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.
- With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world.
- Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do.
- We are united in our commitment to treating everyone with care, acting with unwavering integrity, striving for excellence in all endeavors, delivering on our commitments with passion, and collaborating as one unified team.
- When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence.
Equal Opportunity
- Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer.
- We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills.
- We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.
- We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process.
- If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at Valvolineglobalcareers@valvoline.com.
