Automotive Receptionist

DARCARS Automotive Group; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts on vehicle purchases

Internal career advancement opportunities

Opportunities to join community service initiatives

Job summary

DARCARS Automotive Group in Silver Spring is seeking an Automotive Receptionist. As the first point of contact, you will greet customers and handle inquiries, ensuring a professional atmosphere. The ideal candidate loves customer interactions and has strong communication skills.

Required qualifications include a high school diploma, customer service experience, and the ability to work a flexible schedule. The role also offers employee discounts and career advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to convey professionalism and competence on the telephone.
• Experience in fast-paced customer service environments preferred.
• Must be able to sit for long periods and work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Greet showroom customers and determine the nature of their visit.
• Direct customers to the correct department and notify salespeople.
• Manage switch board and enter data into prospect tracking system.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Customer service excellence

Team player attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Job description

DARCARS of Silver Springis now hiring for anAutomotive Receptionist

As theReceptionistyou are the front-line representative for the dealership and must represent the dealership in a professional, friendly manner at all times. She/he greets customers as they enter the showroom and directs them to the appropriate party in accordance with dealership policies and answers basic inquiries. The receptionist intercepts, screens, and routes incoming calls and takes thorough messages and provides basic information to callers. The receptionist also assists in salesperson day to day activities such as administering dealer tags and gas tickets.

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
• Bilingual(English/Spanish) is a plus!
• 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 butnot 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 have a valid driver’s license and acceptable safe driving record
• High school diplomaor equivalent (GED)
• Must be at least eighteen years of age
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screen (background)
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairs
• Internal career advancement opportunities
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives

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 receiptsfor sale and service department*if applicable

This job advertisement in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. This advertisement is merely a preview of the role in solicitation. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.

We are an equal opportunity employer & drug‑free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing background screening (incl. criminal background check, review of consumer & motor vehicle records, verification of SSN). Employment is on an at‑will basis & subject to termination if dealership rules & regulations are violated.