Service Advisor

An opportunity has arisen to join the team in Dorchester as a Service Advisor. The main purpose of the role is to maximise workshop profitability whilst exceeding customer expectations and satisfaction. The successful applicant will actively sell after-sales services in a customer-oriented manner, ensuring the workshop is working to full capacity by effectively scheduling customer orders.

Main Duties:

• To receive customers and their vehicles in a friendly and professional manner, discuss and confirm their requirements and take responsibility for the vehicle during its time at the Retailer
• To work with the workshop team to achieve the highest possible levels of performance
• Keeping customers informed of the status of their vehicle, giving comprehensive technical and commercial advice on the extent of work to be done and, provide a cost estimate for repair work
• Inform customers and potential customers about accessories and subsequent fitting of optional extras, promote any accessory campaigns
• To ensure that collection and delivery drivers operate to schedule and meet customer and workshop expectations
• To ensure all customer and vehicle data is correctly captured and loaded to the Kerridge DMS and updated as required
• To ensure that repair orders are raised and processed according to the established guidelines and that work is completed to schedule and required standard
• To ensure that invoicing is accurate and completed on time
• To take responsibility for sub - contracted repairs and ensure the work has been completed
• Ensure that proper use is made of technical information and that it is understood how to use the manufacturers systems
• To ensure all relevant warranty documentation and parts are identified and are kept for the warranty team.

Essential Skills Required:

• High levels of attention to detail and highly organised
• Background in a similar role within the automotive industry
• Knowledge of using Kerridge automotive computer system is essential
• Experience of anticipating and understanding customer needs and demands
• Maths GSCE at grade 5 (C) or above

Applicants will be expected to be immaculately attired as is befitting the Mercedes brand and must hold a full Driving Licence. Total hours per week: 45 Hours of work: 08:00 – 18:00 Monday to Friday Saturday mornings on a rota basis will be required paid as extra hours