About the Role
Merrick Jeep, part of the VIP Automotive Group, is hiring an experienced Automotive Service Advisor to join our busy, high-volume dealership service department. This role is crucial as the primary point of contact between customers and our service department, focusing on building customer relationships and driving service sales in a professional, team-oriented environment.
Responsibilities
- Greet customers promptly and professionally
- Schedule and manage service appointments
- Write accurate repair orders (ROs)
- Listen to customer concerns and document vehicle issues
- Recommend factory-recommended maintenance and additional services
- Prepare parts and labor estimates
- Obtain customer authorization for recommended repairs
- Communicate repair status, recommendations, and timelines
- Coordinate vehicle repairs with technicians and service management
- Review completed repairs with customers
- Process repair orders accurately
- Maintain strong CSI and customer satisfaction scores
- Build long-term customer relationships and encourage repeat business
- Help maximize service department sales and profitability
Requirements
- Minimum 2 years of Automotive Service Advisor experience
- At least 1 year of automotive dealership experience required
- Jeep/CDJR experience is a plus
- Strong sales and customer service skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume dealership
- Strong organizational and follow-up skills
- Computer proficiency
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record
Skills
- Sales
- Customer Service
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Multitasking
- Organization
- Follow-up
- Computer Proficiency
Location
- Wantagh, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- 5-Day Work Week
- Saturday Required as Needed
Experience Level
- Experienced
Salary/Compensations
- $100,000 โ $150,000+ per year inclusive of commission, bonuses & incentives
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Time
- Supplemental Benefits, including Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability & Life Insurance
- Employee Discounts on Vehicles, Parts & Service
- Paid Training
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Employee Recognition Programs
- Supportive Management Team
About the Company
- Merrick Jeep is part of the VIP Automotive Group.
- At VIP Automotive Group, we believe our employees are our greatest asset.
- We provide a professional, team-oriented environment with ongoing training, support, and opportunities for career advancement throughout our dealership group.
Equal Opportunity
- Merrick Jeep is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.
