Service Consultant - Mercedes-Benz Oakville - Jobs in Oakville, ON

Job Description

Job SummaryHow would you like to work with one of Canadas most prestigious and well respected automotive brands!Our company values its customers and employees and is invested in principles for success. We value doing business with integrity and adhere to the highest ethical standards.Mercedes-Benz Oakville is looking for a Service Consultant to join our amazing team!As a Service Consultant you will hone your sales, customer service and communication skills. This position is a great way to get into the Automotive industry.BenefitsWe offer competitive salaries and generous benefits!

• Excellent Group Benefits package
• Group RRSP Contribution program
• Work/life balance
• Training and support programs
• Boot and tool allowance
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Corporate support
• Mentorship and development
• Unlimited careers opportunities within our automotive group

Job PurposeThe Service Consultant sells and schedules needed service work in the service department. The position deals with the customer needs relating to the service or repair of their vehicle while ensuring each customer is treated as an individual with the utmost care and respect. The Service Consultant must be mindful of shop loading and act on value-added opportunities.Core Accountabilities

• Establish and maintain good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business.
• Ensure that customer complaints are handled tactfully, promptly, with genuine concern and according to dealership’s guidelines.
• Take initiative to exceed customer satisfaction even if it requires overcoming obstacles.
• Provide excellent customer service by listening to customer inquiries and requests, asking questions to identify service needs, resolving customer concerns and sells additional services when appropriate.
• Estimate cost and completion time/settles customer accounts.
• Consult with the Technician or Manager to ensure that the specifications of the work to be carried out are accurately conveyed to the customer.
• Communicate with customer about status of work; discuss vehicle work with the customer; explain completed work and all charges to the customer.
• Keeps the customer abreast of estimates and communicates with the Department Manager on warranty decisions.
• Advise the customers on the care of their vehicles and the value of maintaining their vehicles in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Test drive the vehicle with the customer as needed to confirm the problem and refers to test Technician.
• Looks into customer history; inspects vehicle and recommends additional needed service.
• Check on progress of repair throughout the day; contacts customers regarding any changes in estimates on promised times, explains cost and time requirements in detail, and gets proper authorization before any additional repairs are performed.
• Obtain customer’s written approval on all repair orders at the time of the write-up or when closing additional add-on sales.
• Organize the logistics of customer service vehicles and insurance for the customer.
• Call all customers after the work to ensure satisfaction.

Requirements

• College Diploma or University Degree
• Experience in the automotive industry
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Working knowledge of CDK and/or Reynolds software systems and MS Office Suite
• Good numeracy skills, and sound analyzing skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Proven organizational skills
• Excellent customer service skills: both written and verbal
• Valid Ontario G Driver’s Licence
• Clear Driver’s Abstract

Personal Attributes

• Passion, motivation, focus and leadership skills
• Results focused approach
• Team player
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to influence, negotiate and mediate effectively
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Honest, courteous and able to demonstrate strong work ethics
• Driven and ability to work with minimum supervision

APPLY FOR A REWARDING CAREER TODAY!We thank all applicants for their response; however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.AWIN is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your cover letter (or email).#AWINJobsQuick Apply

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