A positive, service first attitude is critical. I started in this business four years ago as an assistant service writer with no prior automotive experience except for my own tinkering under the hoods of my cars. I am now the service manager and we have a very loyal customer base with a better than average ARO. I learned the technical things over time. To prioritize qualities to look for…
#1 – Positive, friendly attitude
#2 – Sales skills (easily obtained with some training)
#3 – Professional appearance
#4 – Detail oriented and organized
#5 – Technical Knowledge
Good luck with your search!