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Service Advisor - BMW CPO Nashville

Nashville, TNOnsiteFull TimeChief / Executive$80,000–$160,000 /yrPosted 26 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • greeting clients
  • vehicle data compilation
  • repair determination
  • cost estimate
  • labor
  • parts
  • promised time
  • customer satisfaction
  • BMW standards
  • accurate payments

Nice to have

  • sales experience

Role summary

BMW CPO Nashville is seeking a Service Advisor to greet clients, perform vehicle walkarounds, determine initial repairs, and provide accurate cost estimates. The role involves managing repair progress, communicating with clients about changes, and advising on vehicle maintenance. Maintaining high customer satisfaction and adhering to dealership standards for repair orders are key. The position requires a high school diploma, two years of dealership experience, and knowledge of vehicle mechanics. ASE certification and sales experience are preferred. This role offers comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and benefits within the automotive industry.

  • Greets clients in a timely, friendly manner and welcomes them into our dealership.
  • Does a walkaround with the client, compiles vehicle data, and determines initial repairs.
  • Provides a complete and accurate written cost estimate for labor and parts. Establishes "promised time” and follows up with client appropriately.
  • Checks on progress of repair throughout the day. Contacts customers regarding any changes in the estimate or promise time, explains cost and time requirements in detail, and gets proper authorization before any additional repairs are performed.
  • Maintain Customer Satisfaction Index rating in accordance with BMW standards, which indicates elite customer service capabilities.
  • Communicates with client, BMW, and any third-party company to ensure accurate and timely payments of authorized repairs.
  • Advise customers on the care of their cars and the value of maintaining their vehicles in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications, using maintenance menus.
  • Maintains a dealership-prescribed standard for “hours per customer repair order written."
  • Understands and follows federal, state and local regulations, such as those governing the disposal of hazardous wastes, OSHA right-to-know, etc.
  • High school diploma or the equivalent.
  • Two years of experience in a dealership position.
  • General knowledge of vehicle mechanical operations.
  • ASE certification preferred.
  • Sales experience preferred.
  •  Professional personal appearance.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA
  • All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner
  • All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license

It's time to make the most important move of your career. From our co-operative, team-based approach, to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the difference. When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.

At BMW CPO Nashville, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Annual Salary Range:

$80k-$160k based on sales 

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