Automotive Front Desk Receptionist

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak clearly and pleasantly on the telephone and convey the image of professionalism and competence to callers and in-person customers
• Strong communication skills with both customers and DARCARS employees
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service
• Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers
• Previous customer service experience preferred but not required
• Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Be a team player
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule, evenings and weekends
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screen (background)

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Plan including 401k
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairs
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives
• Internal career advancement opportunities

In this role, you'll:

• Greet showroom customers and determine the nature of their visit.
• Direct customers to the correct department, notify the appropriate salesperson that a customer is waiting, or introduce the customer to a salesperson.
• Answer basic customer inquiries and refer more extensive inquiries to the appropriate person.
• Enter data into computer operated prospect tracking system.
• Manage switch board.
• Communicate with callers in a professional, friendly and efficient manner, striving to minimize the time they are put on hold.
• Take thorough messages indicating the caller’s first and last name, company name if applicable, the time, and the message the caller wishes to leave.
• Communicate messages to all appropriate parties in a timely manner.
• Provide basic information to callers who have general inquiries.
• Update and distribute company telephone roster when necessary.
• Perform clerical duties and accounting duties as assigned by controller or GSM.
• Serve as showroom greeter.
• Other duties assigned by management.
• Make transaction receipts for sale and service department *if applicable