Body Shop Estimator

Karl-Chevrolet-Inc; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Medical & dental benefits

Performance-based pay

Job summary

Karl Auto Group in Ankeny, IA is seeking an Auto Body Estimator to accurately assess body and mechanical damage, prepare estimates, and manage job scheduling in our dealership systems. You will inspect vehicles to ensure work meets Karl's standards and provide outstanding customer service.

A team-oriented, motivated candidate with strong time management and tech skills will thrive. We offer competitive benefits and a pay-for-performance compensation plan, with opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience in auto body estimating or damage assessment.
• Ability to complete estimates accurately and timely.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess body and mechanical damage and prepare estimates.
• Schedule and close out jobs and maintain customer information in DMS.
• Inspect vehicles to ensure work meets standards.

Skills

Time management

Customer service

Team oriented

Tech-savvy

People skills

Tools

Estimating software

Dealership management systems (DMS)

Job description

The Karl Auto Group is a growing, nationally recognized dealer group that encompasses all domestic brands such as: Chevrolet, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram, as well as the custom and performance industry leader with Karl Kustoms.

We work as a team to provide each customer with a best-in-class industry automotive experience. Honesty, integrity, trust and respect are at the cornerstones of how we treat our customers and each other setting the foundation for a world class work environment.

What You Will Do:

Responsible for accurately assessing body and mechanical damage to a vehicle. Complete estimates properly, scheduling and closing out jobs and maintaining customer information in the dealership management systems. Inspect vehicle to insure all work performed meets company standards.

The Ideal Candidate Should:

• Be highly motivated and goal-oriented
• Possess strong time management skills
• Have a strong desire to provide outstanding customer service
• Have a positive attitude with the desire to grow personally and professionally
• Team oriented
• Possess the ability to use technology applicable to role, and to access information necessary to complete daily responsibilities.
• Enjoy talking to people and helping them with their vehicle
• Have a valid and clean driving record

What We Offer:

• An opportunity to build a great career with continual training and a management team committed to your success
• An aggressive pay for performance compensation plan that rewards your hard work
• Competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, and life Insurance

Karl Chevrolet is an Equal Opportunity Employer