Automotive Front Desk/Receptionist

Levittown Ford; Wantagh (NY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Discounts (vehicles, parts &

Life & Disability Insurance

Employee Recognition Programs

Job summary

Merrick Jeep, part of VIP Automotive Group, is seeking a front desk receptionist to be the first point of contact for our busy dealership in Wantagh, NY. This role supports customer service, admin tasks, and showroom operations in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will have receptionist or customer service experience, strong communication skills, and comfort handling multiple phone lines while maintaining a professional appearance. CDK experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Previous receptionist, front desk, or customer service experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfortable answering and managing multiple phone lines.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Experience with dealership software (CDK) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and visitors entering the dealership.
• Assist with customer check-in and determine needs.
• Answer and route incoming phone calls (multi-line system).
• Direct customers to sales or service departments.
• Provide brochures and basic dealership information.
• Assist with administrative tasks (filing, data entry, scheduling).
• Create key tags and manage vehicle key organization.
• Support showroom operations and maintain a professional front desk.

Skills

Receptionist experience

Customer service

Phone handling

Microsoft Office

Multitasking

Professional appearance

Tools

CDK

Job description

• Monday & Tuesday: 9AM - 5PM
• Friday: OFF
• Saturday: 9AM - 6PM
• Sunday: OFF

Merrick Jeep, part of the VIP Automotive Group, is hiring a professional and customer-focused Automotive Receptionist to be the first point of contact for our busy dealership.

This is an excellent opportunity for candidates seeking customer service jobs, receptionist roles, or entry-level automotive positions in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

At VIP Automotive Group, we provide career growth, stability, and a supportive workplace culture where employees thrive.

Why You’ll Love This Receptionist Job

• Competitive hourly pay ($17–$19/hr)
• Stable full-time hours with consistent schedule
• Growth opportunities within a large dealership group
• Professional, team-oriented work environment
• Work at a high-traffic, reputable dealership
• Build experience in automotive, admin, and customer service

As a Front Desk Receptionist, you will play a key role in customer experience:

• Greet customers and visitors entering the dealership
• Assist with customer check-in and determine needs
• Answer and route incoming phone calls (multi-line system)
• Direct customers to sales or service departments
• Provide brochures and basic dealership information
• Assist with administrative tasks (filing, data entry, scheduling)
• Create key tags and manage vehicle key organization
• Support showroom operations and maintain a professional front desk

Qualifications

• Previous receptionist, front desk, or customer service experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Comfortable answering and managing multiple phone lines
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Professional appearance and positive attitude
• Experience with dealership software (CDK) is a plus
• Medical & Dental Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Discounts (vehicles, parts & service)
• Life & Disability Insurance
• Employee Recognition Programs