Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. 

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. 

We operate development centers in Plymouth, Michigan; Southern California (Irvine, Carson & LA); Silicon Valley (San Jose and Palo Alto); Vancouver, British Columbia; and Surrey, England; as well as a manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois.

Rivian is looking for an experienced Service Advisor to work at one of the world's most adventurous vehicle brands. The ideal candidate will possess the technical acumen and the ability to provide a strong level of customer service. If you're able to think quickly on your feet, love to solve operational problems, have exceptional people skills, and have a passion for adventure, then we want you on the team. You will be front and center working with our customers every day to assist with service needs and coordinate with our Operations, Call Center, Retail, and Marketing teams.

Responsibilities

  • Works every day to deliver a world-class customer experience 
  • Answer phone calls, emails, and drive-in's to address any customer concern with the highest level of response and attention
  • Works collaboratively with Operations teams to communicate with customers and identify solutions to reduce customer impact
  • Responds thoughtfully to customer inquiries and escalated operational failures in a timely fashion
  • Determine if a technical solution can be resolved over the phone; perform detailed daily record keeping in the operating system 
  • Conduct payment, invoicing, and estimate transactions within the system; walk our customers through a summary of all transactions
  • Translate customer-reported service-related problems to actionable work orders for technicians to complete
  • Communicate estimated completion time, regular updates, and follow through on each customer vehicle
  • Administer new and used vehicle warranty repairs in accordance with manufacturer warranty guidelines
  • Coordinate and communicate the details of every vehicle with each customer prior to delivery
  • Analyzes service lapses that result in customer impact and provide feedback and reporting as needed
  • Inspect vehicles before each customer delivery to ensure vehicles services and/or repairs are performed correctly
  • Perform detailed daily record keeping and reporting
  • Follow up with our customers on services provided; ensure they are satisfied with the work performed
  • Meet requirements of the state and federal law for automobile repair and consumer protection
  • Contribute to a Rivian culture that is inclusive, and maintain high levels of team morale
  • Support a robust customer-centric team of Mobile/Service Technicians, Parts Advisors, and Service Manager
  • Collaborate with Service Operations, Sales, Retail, and Delivery & Field Operations teams
  • Perform other service-related duties as assigned and be an advocate for our customers
  • Over-deliver in a team-based environment to achieve a common goal

Qualifications

  • Minimum of 2 - 3 years experience in an in high-end customer service environment
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Experience in an automotive or high-tech environment preferred
  • Experience with managing remote service teams preferred
  • Working knowledge and experience of automotive products, repairs, and parts
  • Exhibits patience, empathy, attention to detail, and a passion for problem-solving
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to translate customer needs
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills
  • Great attitude with a high-energy personality, excellent customer service skills, and able to multi-task and thrive in a fast-paced environment 
  • Professional appearance and work ethic
  • Strong desire to help people and willingness to learn new and innovative automotive technologies
  • Perform detailed daily record keeping and reporting
  • Experience with Microsoft Excel, SQL, and other data analysis tools
  • Over-deliver in a team-based environment to achieve a common goal
  • Basic mathematics skills to prepare and transact estimates and payments
  • Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
  • Must possess a valid driver's license and clean driving record
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Must be available for a regular schedule of 40 hours a week, including weekends and holidays, according to business need. Shifts may include evening, overnight, or early morning hours

Equal Opportunity

Rivian is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Rivian is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Rivian are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Rivian will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Rivian encourages applicants of all ages.

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