At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate workflow for automotive technicians and manage customer service inquiries.
- Company: Join OPENLANE, a global leader in making wholesale easy.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, and a matched retirement plan.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth in a supportive and diverse environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and make a real impact in the automotive industry.
- Qualifications: 2-3 years as an Automotive Service Advisor with strong customer service skills.
The predicted salary is between 27 - 30 $ per hour.
Who We Are: At OPENLANE we make wholesale easy so our customers can be more successful.
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US)
- Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match
- Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization
- Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement
We're Looking For: We are seeking a Mechanical Service Advisor with experience in administration, estimations, and customer service. You will be part of an administrative team responsible for coordinating workflow for our automotive technicians. You will be involved in sourcing parts, preparing quotes, creating work orders, and monitoring production timelines for our 6 technicians. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience as a Service Advisor.
You Are:
- Detail-oriented. You have a keen attention to detail and take pride in delivering quality work.
- Efficient. You are comfortable working in a fast paced environment, and can prioritize tasks to maximize productivity within the shop.
- Reliable. You are dependable and can be counted on to complete your tasks as assigned.
You Will:
- Respond to customer inquiries, obtaining vehicle and service information, and ensuring customers receive prompt, efficient and courteous attention for all contacts and transactions.
- Promotion of OPENLANE's Mechanical services to auction customers, recommending necessary or value-added repairs that would be appropriate for the customer & coordinating repair process if approved.
- Accurately quote mechanical service repairs, including costing of materials, supplies, and labour for dealer, retail, and commercial customers in accordance with SLA's and company procedures.
- Prepare repair orders, including description of repairs and services authorized.
- Consult with service technicians regarding diagnostics, required or recommended service work, and status of pre & post sale inspections.
- Complete all administrative functions related to mechanic shop operation, including preparing quotes, seeking approval from customers, ordering parts/supplies, preparing invoices, posting fees/work into AMS, and other data entry tasks.
- Serve as mechanic shop liaison for arbitrations, working in conjunction with OPENLANE's Claims Operations department.
Must Haves:
- 2-3 years' experience as an Automotive Service Advisor
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Able to efficiently respond to various requests at one time
Nice to Haves:
- Previous experience or education as an Automotive Service Technician or Apprentice.
- Basic mechanical knowledge to effectively communicate with customers and technicians.
- Experience with Mitchell estimating system
- Familiarity with Google Suite
Compensation Range of Hourly: $27.00 - $30.00 CAD (Depending on experience, skill set, qualifications, and other relevant factors.)
Mechanical Service Advisor in Brampton employer: OPENLANE
OPENLANE is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, making it an ideal place for a Growth-Focused Senior Product Manager. With a strong emphasis on employee growth and development, team members are encouraged to leverage their skills in a dynamic environment that values data-driven decision-making. Located in a vibrant tech hub, employees benefit from access to cutting-edge resources and a network of industry leaders, ensuring a rewarding and meaningful career path.
