Gladstone, OR | Honda | Trusted brand | Express Service Advisor | No automotive experience required | Hospitality and sales backgrounds welcome | Veterans encouraged to apply | $50,000 - $80,000+ OTE

IS THIS YOU?

• You're a natural with guests -- energetic, organized, and comfortable keeping multiple conversations moving at once

• You come from hospitality, retail, or sales and you're ready to put those skills to work in a fast-paced automotive environment

• You're looking for a role with real earning potential and a clear path into full service writing

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.

At Swickard Honda of Gladstone, the express lane is the first impression many guests have of our service department. The Express Service Advisor is the person who makes that impression count -- greeting guests, moving them through the process efficiently, and representing our hospitality standard at every touchpoint. No automotive experience required; we hire for mindset and train the rest.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Greet guests on the express drive with a warm, professional presence -- setting the tone for a fast, respectful service experience

• Write repair orders for express services -- oil changes, tire rotations, filters, fluid top-offs, and multi-point inspections

• Communicate service findings and recommendations to guests clearly and confidently -- earning trust and supporting informed decisions

• Manage guest flow on the express drive -- coordinating with technicians to keep vehicles moving and wait times accurate

• Follow up with guests on vehicle status and delivery timing -- no one should have to wonder where their car is

• Upsell additional maintenance and repair services recommended during the multi-point inspection process

• Maintain accurate repair order documentation in the DMS and uphold all compliance standards

• Support the service team during peak volume periods -- stepping in where needed to keep the drive running smoothly

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• No automotive experience required -- hospitality, sales, retail, or customer service backgrounds are strongly preferred

• Fast on your feet and comfortable managing multiple guests simultaneously without losing composure or detail

• Clear, confident communicator -- in person, on the phone, and on paper

• Organized and accurate -- repair orders and guest updates need to be right every time

• Self-motivated with a genuine drive to serve people well and grow your earnings

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

• A hospitality mindset -- you treat every guest like they matter, because they do

Our best express advisors have come from restaurants, retail, fitness, hospitality, and other service environments. What they share is energy, follow-through, and a genuine care for the people they serve.

WHAT WE OFFER

• OTE of $50,000 - $80,000+ annually

• Paid Honda manufacturer and service advisor training -- we'll teach you the automotive side from day one

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options

• Paid time off and paid holidays

• Clear career path -- express advisors grow into full service advisor, senior advisor, and service management roles at Swickard

• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

• A supportive, team-oriented culture where your effort and hospitality are genuinely valued

WHY SWICKARD HONDA OF GLADSTONE

• Honda's loyal, high-volume guest base means a consistently busy express lane -- real earning potential from day one for a motivated advisor

• Gladstone is a welcoming community in the greater Portland metro area -- a store where guest relationships build over time and your reputation follows you

• The express lane is one of the fastest ways into a full service writing career -- the reps, the skills, and the guest relationships you build here are the foundation

• 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 -- are how we operate every day, and the express drive is where they show up most visibly

• Leadership that invests in your development and creates a real path from the express lane to a full advisor role

Swickard Honda of Gladstone is a high-volume, community-focused store that hires for hospitality and trains the automotive skills. The express lane is fast, guest-facing, and a genuine launching pad for a service writing career. If you bring the energy, the follow-through, and the care -- we'll build the rest.

If you're ready to bring your guest-facing skills to a role with real earning potential and a clear path forward -- we'd like to meet you.