Careers

Why work for Honda of Seattle?

Honda of Seattle has been selling and servicing Honda's since 1986. We are a family-owned business with deep roots in the Seattle community. We take pride in promoting our co-workers from within all of our dealership departments. If you’re looking for a career in the automobile business and want to be treated like family, come see what Honda of Seattle has to offer you!

This is what we offer:

Shipping & Receiving

Maintain accurate parts inventory and assist the parts department with routine audits, parts organization, and tracking.

Responsibilities:

The Shipping & Receiving Clerk ships deliver and receive parts orders.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and customers.
Communication must be clear and concise.
Maintain parts inventory, including stocking shelves, organizing bins, binning new parts, recording the location, conducting perpetual bin audits, and maintaining special order bins.
Check-in Daily orders from the manufacturer, incoming freight from UPS, FED-EX, Etc.
Process monthly returns to the manufacturer.
Work with Wholesale parts representatives in managing incoming and outgoing orders.
Maintain a detailed delivery log when handling returns and funds.
Assist in Physical Parts Inventory annually.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Immediately notify the parts manager of damaged parts or shortages.
Sweep floors and empty trash containers daily and maintain a clean parts department.
Maintain a clean delivery vehicle. Drive cautiously and safely staying within the laws of the road.
Be able to stay on task and work independently.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

A team player who is focused on providing exemplary customer service.
Warehouse or shipping and receiving experience preferred.
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
Strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, proven communication skills. and excellent attention to detail.
Working knowledge of computers.
Flexible schedule/able to work Saturdays.

Our company offers an outstanding compensation package:

BENEFITS:

• Medical / Dental Insurance.
• Paid Time Off.
• Paid Holidays.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Company match 401k program.
• Salary is $21.00 per hour.

Honda and Toyota of Seattle are equal opportunity employers.

Express Service Advisor

Honda of Seattle is looking for an Express Service Advisor!

RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE EXPRESS SERVICE ADVISOR:

Greet customers promptly.
Obtain customer and vehicle information.
Clearly report all vehicle symptoms as described by the customer.
Determine and recommend needed maintenance based on age, mileage, and history of the vehicle.
Prepare a complete and accurate estimate of cost for labor and parts.
Establish follow-up time.
Monitor the progress of each vehicle throughout the day, and update customers frequently.
Verify that the final invoice reconciles with the work performed on the car repair order.
Explain all completed work and charges to customer.

REQUIREMENTS OF THE EXPRESS SERVICE ADVISOR:

Proven record of achieving exceptional customer satisfaction.
Past experience as an Automotive Service Advisor, Assistant Lane Manager, or Service Consultant is a must, 2 years a must.
Friendly and enthusiastic attitude.
Must be able to work in a fast pace environment.
A desire for a long-term career with a growing organization.
Personal and professional integrity.
CDK computer experience is a plus.

WE OFFER:

• 40-hour work week.
• Medical / Dental Insurance.
• Paid PSST / PTO.
• 401k retirement plan.
• 401k company match.
• Monthly Bonus / Spiffs.
• This is a full-time position.
• Paid time off
• Salary: Starting at $22.00 per hour PLUS perfomance based spiffs

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Experienced Mainline Technician

Honda of Seattle is currently hiring any, dealer certified or master automotive technicians to join our growing service department! Any manufacturer experience background is welcome!

Ranging from $26.00-$40.00 per flat rate hour (DOE), plus weekly efficiency bonuses, as well as monthly incentives.

We offer top industry salary and bonus programs, paid vacations, medical insurance, paid holidays, excellent advancement opportunities, and a great work environment.

Benefits:
4/10 Work Schedule (*You can choose either a Monday – Thursday or rotating 5 days off every 3 weeks!)
Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
401k retirement plan
401k company match program
Most competitive pay in the area

Why Work For Us?
Lots of Earnings - Excellent compensation based upon, but not limited to: skill, years of experience, ASE’s, certifications
State-of-the-art facility! Built-in 2015
Located right on I-5, I-90, and SR 99
Over 90,000 active customers
Weekly pay
Direct Deposit
The most competitive pay in a metro market
Toolboxes provided
We also offer a great work environment. We have a 405,000 sq ft facility with a state-of-the-art service department. Come and be a part of our growth!

REQUIREMENTS:
Must have proven AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC experience
Valid Driver's License
Good work history
Drug-free facility
Good references
Honda of Seattle is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Required experience:
Certified or Experienced Automotive Technician.

Guest Support Reception

Honda of Seattle on Airport Way in SODO is looking for Guest Support Group Consultants.

Position: Dealership BDC/Caller Center Support Specialist (Full Time Position)

Essential Duties include the following:
Answers incoming Service Department phone calls and takes initial information from the caller.
Communicates with callers and visitors in a professional, friendly, and efficient manner.
Confirm strategic questions to best determine the customer’s needs.
Obtain and update basic vehicle information during each call.
Assigns a service appointment time and relates information to customers.
Communicates messages to the appropriate parties in a timely manner.
Assists service customers during the morning and evening service rush whenever possible.
Assists with clerical duties as requested.
Maintains a professional appearance and exhibits a high degree of professionalism.
Make outbound phone calls with the goal of selling a service appointment.
Other duties may be assigned.

Benefits:

Health/dental/disability is available after 60 days for full-time employees. 
We also provide paid vacation after 1 year.
401k.
401k company match program.
Paid sick leave. 
We offer and encourage a career path in all departments.
Salary- Starting at $21.00 per hour 

Must submit a resume for consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Parts Associate

Honda of Seattle is currently looking for an Automotive Parts Associate. We want to talk to you!

Are you ready to jump-start your career and grow with our organization? If the answer is yes, apply below!

JOB PURPOSE:
Supplies automotive parts and accessories, retail, wholesale, and through our service center. Provide fast and accurate service to all customers. Promote company standards for superior customer and employee relations.

WE OFFER:
Medical/Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
401k retirement plan
401k company match program

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Greet and serve every client courteously and promptly. Answer questions and assist them in identifying and obtaining needed parts.
Handle orders and requests for information efficiently via telephone as well as in person clients. Accurately and efficiently use company-supplied DMS and parts cataloging. Efficiency in CDK and Snap on parts cataloging a plus.
Achieve dealership goals for parts sales by generating high sales of parts and accessories.
Maintain accurate sales and inventory records of all line items.
Post lost sales due to unavailability of parts.
Ensure parts are charged to repair orders.
Maintain accuracy and cleanliness of inventory on shelves and in bins by reporting items needing to be reordered, identifying any discrepancies in stock levels, and returning unsold items to stock.
Requisition non-stock or special-order parts. Follow up on special ordered items and notify the client or technicians when received. Locate out-of-stock parts and submit emergency orders, if necessary.
Maintain and excel knowledge of products through technical and on-the-job training.

Salary: $21.00-$25.00/hour DOE PLUS COMMISSION

REQUIREMENTS:
2 years dealership parts experience/Honda experience a plus.
Excellent customer service skills.
Proven communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Professional appearance.
Team player.
Flexible schedule/able to work Saturdays.

This is a full-time position.

If interested, and you meet the qualifications, please submit a resume.

Please only apply if you meet the qualifications, and you have prior automotive parts experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Used Car Technician

Honda of Seattle is currently hiring a Used Car Technician! We want to talk to you!

Are you ready to jump-start your career and grow with our organization? If the answer is yes, apply below!

Are you a new or experienced automotive technician looking for long term career?

Duties and responsibilities:
Identify mechanical problems, often by using computerized diagnostic equipment.
Test parts and systems to ensure that they are working properly.
Follow checklists to ensure that all critical parts are examined.
Perform basic care and maintenance, including changing oil, tune-ups, checking fluid levels, and rotating tires.
Repair or replace worn parts, such as brake pads and wheel bearings.
Disassemble and reassemble parts.
Use testing equipment to ensure that repairs and maintenance are effective.

Qualifications to include but not limited to:
Certifications will factor in to pay plan.
Great attitude.
Excellent customer service skills.
Detailed oriented.
Dexterity, requiring a steady hand, excellent hand-eye coordination.
Mechanical skills.
Troubleshooting skills.
Working well with others in a group setting.

Job Type: Full-time.

Experience:
Automotive Repair: 2 years.
Automotive technician/mechanic: 2 years.
Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.

Drug Free Dealership

Salary: $20.00-$30.00 per hour

Monday-Friday

Equal Opportunity Employer

Service Valet **Starting $20.00 per hour** MUST HAVE CLEAN DRIVING RECORD

Compensation: $20.00 per hour

Employment type: Full-Time

Immediate opening for Full Time Valets!

All positions may require some weekends and evening hours. Opportunity to advance within the company.

The qualified candidate must be able to drive any vehicle make and model, including manual transmissions. Outstanding customer service, attention to detail and the ability to follow directions and take initiative are a requirement of this position.

This position frequently drives off the lot and must be trusted with both customer and company vehicles. A clean driving record is required and all applicants must be at least 18 to apply.

The primary functions of the position is to make sure that all the cars on the lots are clean and ready to be viewed by customers, you will run errands for the sales department, make sure that the showroom cars are clean, wash and vacuum vehicle's as needed, deliver/trade cars as needed with other dealerships, and general facility maintenance including emptying garbage cans and maintaining the parking lots.

Physical Demands Include:

• While performing the duties to this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and legs at all times.
• Employee is frequently required to walk and stand.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 25lbs, and rarely lift and/or move up to 50lbs.

This is a full-time position.

Sales Consultant

Honda of Seattle is recruiting Sales Consultants! No experience necessary.

Honda of Seattle is committed to hiring and developing top talent from all industries.

The primary goal of the Sales Consultant is to provide a fun, educational experience for customers who come into Honda of Seattle. The Sales Consultant will accomplish this by handling all walk in store guests, answering questions, presenting our products, and educating the public about what makes our selling process different than the rest.

Our business model is: One Price. Simple.

That is how we do business.

We are committed to your success at Honda of Seattle.

WE OFFER:

• 60 days of training for our model of business.
• Training is paid at an hourly wage at 20.00 per hour.
• After 60 days of training period, compensation based on a tiered system - paid per unit (new & used) - paid on all finance products.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance offered after 60 days of employment.
• Paid time off.
• 2 days off in a row.
• Early & late shifts.
• Ongoing training and development with a full time trainer for your success.
• Room for advancement within the company - we promote from within!
• No standing out in the cold and rain! 5 (of 6) levels completely indoors.
• Fair rotation system (Internet leads, showroom ups, and phone calls).
• Access to all information (pricing, inventory, trade values, rates and incentives).
• New and Used inventory - High Volume Store.
• High Earnings Potential over $150K!

If you are new to the automotive sales field, we provide training for you to become one of the best. Candidates with experience in any of these fields can succeed as an Automotive Sales Consultant:

• Product sales / product knowledge associates for household appliances, computers, audio systems, etc.
• Product / service sales such as internet access, mobile phones, satellite.
• Persuasion' type jobs such as higher education admission counselors, enrollment advisers, coaches and teachers, etc.
• Servers and bartenders in 'upscale' restaurants and clubs.
• Sales of time shares, vacation packages, cruises, fitness center memberships, golf or country club memberships.