Service advisor jobs at dealerships

Find service advisor and service writer jobs at dealership service departments. Pay structure, DMS, schedule, and brand are surfaced up front so you can apply where you'll actually thrive.

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What service advisor jobs are listed

Dealership service departments hire several variants of the advisor role:

• Service advisors / service writers
• Senior or team-lead advisors
• Assistant service managers
• Express-lane service advisors
• Internal advisors (used-car recon, wholesale)
• Service BDC representatives

What dealers look for in service advisors

Strong service advisors share a few common traits, and dealers tend to filter for them:
• Demonstrated CSI performance
• Multi-line write-up experience and comfort with menu selling
• DMS fluency (CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, Dealertrack, Tekion, or others)
• Clear, calm customer communication
• Comfort presenting recommended services without alienating customers
• Schedule flexibility, including weekend rotation

What to highlight on your advisor profile

Service managers reading your profile want to know quickly:
• Stores and brands you've written for
• Your DMS experience
• Your average ROs per day and gross-per-RO if you have it
• Your CSI track record
• Your pay-structure preferences (salary plus commission, all-commission, hourly plus bonus)

Be direct. A factual profile beats a polished one.

How service advisor pay typically works

Most dealership advisor roles use a base salary plus commission on labor and parts gross, sometimes with bonuses tied to CSI or to specific menu services. On My Dealer Roster, listings disclose the pay structure and, when the dealer publishes them, realistic pay ranges so you can compare offers fairly.

Frequently asked questions

Is it free to apply for service advisor jobs?

Yes. Creating a candidate profile, uploading a resume, and applying to dealership advisor jobs on My Dealer Roster is free.

Do I need prior dealership service advisor experience to apply?

Not always. Some assistant or express-lane advisor roles are open to candidates moving from related roles like service BDC or parts counter. Each posting lists its required and preferred experience.

Can I filter advisor jobs by DMS or brand?

Yes. Use the job filters to narrow by skill (DMS) and category. Brand-specific filtering is being expanded across dealership job categories.

What about assistant service manager roles?

Assistant service manager roles are a common next step for strong advisors. They're posted as their own role type and clearly indicate the promotion path.

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