RV Service Advisor

Middletown, NY

Full Time

RV Service

Mid Level

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The Service Advisor provides excellent service to customers, by assisting them in their desire to maintain and repair their RV, and by suggesting supplemental services and additional accessories for purchase.

Pay: Hourly base rate plus commissions. Pay can range from $20-$38 per hour 

Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-5pm with Rotating Saturdays

Job Duties:

• Listen to customer’s description of problems with their RV, clarifying and documenting that information on a work order for technicians to perform the repairs or routine maintenance

• Perform walk around inspections on units to assess damage, repair needs, and opportunities for upselling services and accessories

• Verify warranty and service contract coverage by examining records and explaining provisions and exclusions; interact and negotiate with insurance and contract companies

• Develop estimates by costing materials, supplies, and labor, and calculate customer's payment

• Prepare work orders and match technicians to jobs; oversee technician’s work status and review for accurate billing and payment for time worked

• Maintain customer rapport by providing clear communication, explaining estimates, obtaining customer's approval, and answering questions and concerns

• Maintain records of corrective actions planned, customer contact, and authorizations

• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, such as reading manufacturers' publications

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position supervises a group of Service Technicians.  In some locations, this position also supervises a group of Detailers. 

Qualifications

• High school diploma

• Previous experience in a customer-facing service role desirable

• General knowledge of motor vehicles, building trades or RVs helpful, but not required

Competencies

• Verbal communication skills for friendly and effective customer and employee interactions

• Ability to listen and confirm understanding with customers, and then accurately convey information both verbally and in writing

• Ability to adjust to changing priorities through efficient and productive planning, organizing, and scheduling

• Works effectively both alone and in a team environment, and establishes collaborative working relationships with peers and staff