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About Rivian 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. Role Summary The Service Advisor will be responsible for overdelivering on the customer experience at our service locations. 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. This role will require a dynamic and resourceful leader with excellent communications skills, who will foster cross functional interaction and champion a culture of continuous improvement to support Service teams and customers within a Service center. Experience in training, process standardization, continuous improvement, and managing escalations is a plus. Responsibilities Promote team member understanding of company vision and goals. Actively supports management in the planning and execution of the launch of Service centers Utilize a variety of training methodologies, techniques, concepts, learning tools, and practices to ensure learning effectiveness Encourages team members to deliver a top-notch customer experience. Works every day to deliver an exceptional customer experience. Answer phone calls, emails, and drive-ins to address any customer concern with the highest level of response and attention Responds thoughtfully to customer inquiries and escalated operational failures in a timely fashion. Apply sound problem-solving skills in order to maintain a high standard of quality to our customers Translate customer-reported service-related problems to actionable work orders for technicians to complete Determine if a technical solution can be resolved over the phone; perform detailed daily record keeping in the operating system Communicate estimated completion time, regular updates, and follow through on each customer vehicle Inspect vehicles before each customer delivery to ensure vehicles services and/or repairs are performed correctly Coordinate and communicate the details of every vehicle with each customer prior to delivery Analyzes service lapses that impact customer experience and work with supervisor to ameliorate Administer new and used vehicle warranty repairs in accordance with manufacturer warranty guidelines Meet requirements of the state and federal law for automobile repair and consumer protection Lead continuous improvement activities as needed Read and comprehend instructions and follow established procedures. Assist in the development of standardized work Communicate best practices, problem resolution and performance data to Supervisor and boundary partners as needed Maintain a high-quality relationship with all departments within the organization Support and participate in initial Launch activities for setting up SC locations and model change activities May perform other duties as assigned Qualifications HS Diploma or GED preferred 2 - 3 years' experience in a customer facing role or similar in the Automotive industry (Automotive experience preferred but not required) or, a combination of education and experience. Very strong communication skills Remains flexible and r