We are currently seeking a professional Service Advisor to join our service team at Sunset Kia of Sarasota, a proud member of the Sunset Automotive Group family of dealerships.

Why choose Sunset for your automotive career?

• Work-life balance - reasonable service department hours. Weekdays 7:30 to 5:30 and alternating Saturdays 8 to 1. Closed Sundays.
• Top pay - you can earn a great salary without killing yourself or competing with your coworkers
• Employees are valued - there is no burning and churning at Sunset. We are looking for honest, top-performing automotive professionals looking for a long-term career.
• Stable, family and locally-owned and operated company with a professional company culture
• And more - come check out the difference for yourself.

Service Advisor Requirements

• Experience advising auto service customers required.
• X-Time Inspect and Reynolds & Reynolds Ignite experience helpful.
• Must be energetic, career-minded & have proven customer service skills.
• Good automotive knowledge and background preferred.
• Computer/tablet knowledge and experience required
• Successful candidate must have a valid Driver's License

Service Advisor Duties

As the first point of contact for service customers, you will use active listening to engage and understand the customer's vehicle issues and concerns providing outstanding customer service. Once the problem is clearly understood, you will create a repair order that communicates those vehicle needs clearly to the technician. Once the technician has evaluated and provided information on what the vehicle needs, it will be your role to clearly communicate those vehicle diagnoses and maintenance needs to customer and sell the needed work. You will also need to follow up on vehicles throughout the repair process, keeping the client updated. Of course, all Sunset employees are required to provide excellent customer service and interact with customers, vendors, and technicians in a professional manner at all times.

Sunset Automotive Group Benefits

• Outstanding earning potential
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Life and Disability Coverage
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off available after 6 months of service
• Company-paid Factory Training
• Employee Discounts at all Sunset locations
• And more!

If you are looking for a place to work where you will have opportunities for growth and be appreciated, this might be the place for you! Enjoy your job and the people you work with at Sunset Automotive Group.