Service Advisor, Frankfurt (m/f/d)

The Service Advisor will serve as the primary point of contact for Lucid Service Center. The Service Advisor will be responsible for communicating and interacting with clients to deliver the highest level of Lucid customer experience while assuring client needs are met. This position requires you to work with clients to determine which repairs/services are necessary, write clear repair orders so technicians can accurately maintain/repair Lucid vehicles right the first time, and redeliver client vehicles after services are completed. The Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly, and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment  

The Role: 

• Greet clients promptly and offer excellent customer experience at all steps of the service process  

• Ensure clients thoroughly understand the service process, and are comfortable at all steps of their experience  

• Properly perform the vehicle walk-around and write-up processes, accurately ascertaining primary concern through verbal interview and visual assessment (assess client needs accurately)  

• Consult with technicians regarding appropriate service options where needed  

• Accurately document client concerns for diagnosis and repair by technicians 

• Follow correct repair order documentation procedures 

• Explain all service options to clients including time and cost estimates  

• Track all client vehicles through the maintenance and repair process  

• Ensure that work done meets Lucid’s exacting standards before vehicle is returned to client – act as the last QC step  

• Invoice and collect payment  

• Perform a thorough redelivery process, ensuring all client needs have been met, client understands all services performed, and answer any questions that may arise  

• Perform customer service duties such as answer phones, scheduling appointments (where needed), and calling customers to update them on repair status, or to follow up after repairs are completed  

• Develop rapport with clients leading to lasting relationships  

• Have a passion for sustainable transportation and changing the automotive industry  

Qualifications: 

• Education and / or relevant work experience from the automotive industry 

• 4+ years providing excellent customer experience  

• Excellent interpersonal skills  

• Empathic and patient demeanor  

• Problem solving and creative thinking skills  

• General automotive knowledge (not required) or willingness to learn  

• Ability to explain complicated concepts to clients who may not be familiar with industry terminology 

• Ability to use basic computer applications such as Microsoft Office as well as learn proprietary DMS software  
• A valid driver license class  

Advantageous: 

• High level of communication skills 

• A quick ability to learn and grasp concepts 

• Knowledge of HV systems, and EV powertrains  

• Start-up experience and related fast-paced environments  

• Previous OEM specific EV experience and training