Responsibilities include:
- Greeting customers in a professional and timely manner (clean and neat appearance, eye contact, introduction, handshake, verify problem).
- Accurately obtaining customer data including name, phone numbers, etc. (Ask how we can help, allow customer to fully explain, restate customer needs).
- Determining the customer’s prime concern about their vehicle by asking key questions and using listening skills (verify by pointing to the problem areas of the vehicle).
- Determining necessary maintenance needs and providing an accurate description of malfunction in common language.
- Opening Repair Order (RO) by hand writing and inputting information and necessary details in computer (does not diagnose the problem)
- Clearly identifying the repair estimate on the repair order
- Obtaining customer’s signature on the repair order and providing customer with a copy
- Politely, professionally, and quickly answering all customer questions and concerns.
- Following up on progress of each repair order during the day; contacting customers regarding revised estimates, time changes, and other recommendations after inspection. Recording changes and confirmation of RO.
- Maintaining regular customer contact, keeping the customer well informed of the vehicle’s status.
- Handling incoming telephone inquiries regarding work in progress and appointments.
- Ensuring the vehicle is ready when promised
- Greeting customer upon their return and providing them with a thorough explanation of charges and work performed.
- Answering any concerns or problems in a manner that diffuses any real or potential hostility.
- Involving management when needed or appropriate
- Thanking customer and delivering vehicle according to procedure
- Following up with customers within three days to ensure their complete satisfaction
- Maintaining Service Department objective as related to Sales, hours, RO, etc.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must possess a valid Colorado Driver’s License
- Must successfully pass a post offer drug screen, criminal background check and motor vehicle records check
- 2 years minimum service writing experience