Customer Care Associate - Automotive Warranty

Ultimate Staffing; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultimate Staffing in Irvine, CA is seeking a Customer Care Associate for an automotive warranty program. This on-site role requires problem-solving, strong communication, and comfort working with customers in a team environment.

Training will cover company databases and procedures to resolve inquiries. The position offers a long-term temp-to-hire path, with a 8am–5pm schedule, Monday through Friday, and a pay rate of $24 per hour.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience in customer service or office environment preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate via phone and email with automotive dealerships, vehicle owners, and third-parties to understand, investigate and respond to customer concerns.
• Document all correspondence and actions in the CRM database.
• Research warranties, policies, customer service programs, and applicable laws to provide compliant customer support.
• Collaborate with peers and management within the Consumer Affairs Department to meet goals and complete projects on time.

Skills

Critical thinking

Time management

MS Office

Typing 65+ WPM

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM software

CRM database

Job description

Customer Care Associate - Automotive Warranty

**Bachelor's Degree Required**

Pay Rate: $24/hr

Location: Irvine, CA 92606

Type: ON SITE Role

Schedule: Mon - Fri from 8am to 5pm

Type: Long Term Temporary to Hire

Consumer Care Representative needed to work in the Consumer Affairs Department in Irvine, CA.

This role is best suited for someone who enjoys problem-solving and helping others. A preferred candidate is someone who wants to pursue a career in an office environment, is confident and comfortable communicating with customers, and works well in a team setting.

This position is a valuable opportunity to gain introductory experience working within a large corporate culture. Successful candidates will be trained to utilize company databases and software to research consumer inquiries. Additionally, candidates will gain practical experience communicating effectively and professionally with customers and affiliate businesses to investigate, analyze, and resolve complex problems. Automotive experience is not required.

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate via phone and email directly with automotive dealerships, vehicle owners, and third-parties in order to understand, investigate and respond to customer concerns
• Document all correspondence and actions taken regarding specific customer inquiries in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) database (e.g. inbound/outbound calls or emails, check requests, vehicle transport requests, vehicle repurchases/replacements, etc.)
• Research applicable warranties, policies, customer service programs, and laws to provide customer support in compliance with company policies while achieving the highest level of customer satisfaction
• Collaborate with peers and management within the Consumer Affairs Department to ensure goals are met and projects are completed on-time

Necessary Skills and Experience

• Critical thinking and problem-solving
• Time management and successful organization
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with emphasis on Office and Excel
• Typing speed of 65+WPM
• Prior work experience directly communicating with customers or working in an office environment preferred but not necessary

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.