Service Advisor

Description

Thousand Oaks, CA | Acura | Luxury import brand | Hospitality | Hospitality and sales experience welcome | Southern California | Ventura County | Veterans encouraged to apply | $64,000 - $80,000/yr OTE

IS THIS YOU?

You're a clear, composed communicator who earns guest trust quickly -- through honest recommendations, accurate estimates, and following through on every commitment you make

You have service advisor, hospitality, or guest-facing sales experience and you're ready to bring that foundation to a well-run Acura store in one of Southern California's most established communities

You're looking for a stable, high-earning advisory role where your people skills and your follow-through translate directly into results and a career worth building

WHO WE ARE

Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea: do right by people, every time.

Acura of Thousand Oaks serves a loyal, community-oriented guest base in one of Ventura County's most established markets. Acura owners are informed and value-conscious -- they come back to the advisors who communicate clearly, present recommendations honestly, and treat their time with respect. The Service Advisor here has a real opportunity to build lasting guest relationships that drive consistent earnings over time.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Serve as the primary point of contact for guests throughout the service process -- from write-up to delivery

Translate technical repair information into clear, confident communication that earns trust and sets accurate expectations

Build precise estimates, commit to realistic timelines, and follow through on every promise made to the guest

Coordinate with technicians and parts to keep repair workflows moving efficiently and on schedule

Identify and present additional service recommendations that protect guest safety and vehicle performance

Deliver a consistent, professional guest experience that keeps Acura owners coming back to this store

Maintain accurate records in the DMS and uphold all documentation and compliance standards

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

1+ year of service advisor, hospitality, or guest-facing sales experience preferred -- candidates from strong customer service backgrounds encouraged to apply

Acura or import brand experience a plus -- not required; product knowledge is trainable, people skills are not

Clear, composed communicator -- able to explain service needs in plain language and follow through without gaps

Highly organized with strong attention to detail -- accurate estimates and realistic timelines are non-negotiable

Self-motivated with a genuine drive to take care of guests and grow your earnings

Comfortable learning DMS platforms and Acura service processes -- we'll invest in your training from day one

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

WHAT WE OFFER

OTE of $64,000 - $80,000/yr

Paid Acura manufacturer and product training

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and supplemental coverage options

Paid time off and paid holidays

Clear career path -- strong advisors grow into senior advisor and service management roles at Swickard

Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

WHY ACURA OF THOUSAND OAKS

Acura's loyal, value-conscious ownership base rewards advisors who communicate honestly and follow through consistently -- the guest who trusts you returns for every service interval and sends their family

Thousand Oaks is a strong, family-oriented community where guest relationships in the service department compound over time -- a career built here is built on something real

A stable role at a well-established Southern California Acura store with consistent service traffic and a team that supports your development

Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry

Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- describe exactly what a great Service Advisor does every day

If you're a guest-first communicator ready to build a high-earning service advisor career at a well-run Southern California Acura store where honest advice and consistent follow-through earn lasting loyalty -- we'd like to meet you.