Estimator / Auto Repair Advisor

No1 Collision Group; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive repair company in Metro Vancouver is seeking an Estimator/Repair Advisor to provide exceptional customer service and manage vehicle repair estimates. The successful candidate should have a strong work ethic, three or more years of experience, and a relevant degree. This role includes responsibilities like interacting with clients, negotiating prices, and coordinating with technicians. Competitive wages and exceptional benefits are part of the package.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Exceptional benefits plan

Company-sponsored education

Employee reward programs

Company lunch and recreational events

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience as an auto body shop estimator.
• Ability to interact with clients effectively.
• Strong negotiating skills.

Responsibilities

• Interacting with customers and understanding their requirements.
• Estimating the cost and time for repairs.
• Coordinating with technicians and departments.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Time management

Sound understanding of automotive functionalities

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or an associate's degree in technical or automotive engineering

Job description

No. 1 / MB Collision Group is excited to announce that we are currently accepting applications for the Estimator/Repair Advisor position.

Here at No. 1 & MB, we prioritize creating an atmosphere that makes our employees feel both welcomed and valued. Our top priority is to create a team of individuals that is constantly growing and inspiring others around them to do the same. No matter the position, everyone here is ultimately working toward the same goal, which is to provide our clients with an unsurpassed collision repair experience.

While we understand that credentials are important, the number one thing we look for in potential candidates is a work ethic and a positive mindset. These two things are important not only in the workplace; but also in life, as they set the tone for everything you do. These are the people we are looking to hire as a part of our team here at No. 1 Collision.

With that being said, please find a list below of some of the roles and responsibilities expected from someone in this position:

• Interacting with customers and understanding their requirements.
• Giving suggestions and recommendations to customers regarding their vehicle.
• Estimating the cost and the time for the repair/upgrading of the vehicle.
• Coordinating work processes with the technicians and other departments of the organization.
• Keeping up with market trends and prices and competitor strategies.
• Negotiating with customers for prices.
• Following automobile industry safety norms and standards.
• Taking telephonic inquiries and queries of customers.
• Meeting all assigned targets and objectives.
• Making evaluating reports for the establishment and attending training process for new products.

Below is also a list of skills/qualifications that would also be helpful for this position:

• Should have excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients.
• Ability to effectively manage time, meet deadlines and complete all assigned tasks.
• Sound understanding of all automotive functionalities.
• Ability to negotiate with clients.
• Bachelor's degree or an associate's degree or diploma in technical or automotive engineering or any other related field of study from an accredited institution.
• 3+ years' experience as an auto body shop estimator

No. 1 Collision Group and Mercedes–Benz Collision Richmond will always provide the best for our people, as we value them and the commitment they make to the growth of this organization. To demonstrate our appreciation towards our people, we provide a high-quality working environment, filled with amenities and unrivaled benefits to care for our people and their families.

Benefits

To illustrate our dedication to our family, some of the benefits we provide are as follows:

• Competitive Wages with optional Group Registered Retirement Saving Plans (RRSP) & Deferred Profit-Sharing Plan
• Exceptional Benefits Plan (Extended Health Care, Dental, Vision, and $1000.00 per year for each practitioner.
• Company Sponsored Opportunities to Travel abroad for Training
• Company Sponsored Education, and Opportunities for Growth
• State of the Art Facility with Ergonomic Workstations
• Employee Reward, Annual Safety Shoes Reimbursement, and Employee Referral Bonus Programs
• Company Sponsored Recreational Event(s)
• No.1 Collision and/or Mercedes-Benz Collision Apparel(s) provided
• Company Lunch(es)

For a quick virtual tour of our facility or for more information about us; please click the following link:

https://www.no1collision.com/en/index.php

If you are interested, please do not hesitate to take this opportunity or wait to apply. For more information about our open position(s), please visit us at:

https://no1collision.bamboohr.com/jobs/

Only the candidates who are chosen to advance to the next step of our recruitment process will be contacted through phone or email.

Please note that internal applicants will be given first consideration.