Estimator

ABRA Auto; Waite Park (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ABRA Auto is seeking an Estimator to greet customers, assess vehicle damage, and prepare precise repair estimates in a DRP environment. You will explain the repair process, insurance claims, and payment options, while driving sales through timely estimates and follow-up with customers and insurers.

You must analyze damage on varied vehicles, including hybrids, and liaise with adjusters to secure accurate supplements. Strong multitasking and communication skills are essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years experience as a collision estimator or insurance appraiser.
• Experience with damage analysis on hybrid vehicles and hail, theft, vandalism.
• Familiarity with collision management systems (CCC, MRC).
• Experience with Mitchell or CCC-1 estimating software.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and determine needs while delivering high levels of service.
• Inspect, analyze, and evaluate damaged vehicles to create accurate repair estimates.
• Explain repair process, insurance claims, and payment procedures to customers.
• Solicit the sale and schedule estimates to achieve a closing ratio of at least 75%.
• Maintain CSI/NPS targets and build positive relationships with insurers and customers.
• Write supplements and negotiate with insurers; keep RO status current.
• Inspect completed repairs and explain warranty and quality control to customers.
• Attend daily release meetings and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Collision estimation

Insurance appraiser

Sales & negotiation

Multi-tasking

Valid driver’s license

Education

I-CAR training (preferred)

Tools

Mitchell estimating software

CCC-1 estimating software

Job description

The Estimator is responsible for greeting customers, providing accurate automotive repair estimates in a DRP environment and asking for the sale. In addition, the appraiser must handle communications with insurance adjusters and customers throughout the repair process effectively and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greet customers promptly and in a timely manner to accurately determine customer’s needs while ensuring a high degree of customer service.
• Inspects, analyzes, and evaluates damaged vehicles to create a comprehensive and accurate estimate of repair.
• Informs customers about repair process, including insurance claims processing, payment procedures, repair techniques, repair needs and expected delivery date of repair.
• Asks for the sale and/or attempts to schedule customers for an estimate to achieve a closing ratio of 75% (minimum) for all assigned work.
• Responsible for achieving 81% (minimum) CSI/NPS (customer service, kept informed, quality of service and on-time delivery).
• Responsible for maintaining positive relationships with insurance agents, dealerships, fleet accounts and other customers.
• Keeps insurance adjusters, production staff and customers informed regarding the status of the vehicle repair. Write supplements and negotiates with insurer.
• Responsible for keeping all assigned Repair Order (RO) current and accurate throughout the repair process.
• Inspects all completed repairs before delivering customer vehicles, explains warranty and Quality Control process with all customers.
• Attend daily release meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

EXPERIENCE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• 1-3 years prior experience as a collision estimator or insurance appraiser.
• Prior damage analysis experience – hybrid vehicles, restraint systems, electrical systems, and identifying hail, theft and vandalism damage.
• Experience with collision management systems (CCC, MRC).
• Fluent using Mitchell or CCC-1 estimating software.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• I-CAR training or other industry training preferred.
• History of working independently without close supervision.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record
• Must be able to work the following days and hours
  • Monday – Friday (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
  • Every other Saturday (8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.)
    

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential physical requirements include:

• Standing, sitting and walking
• Performing repetitive motions
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Exposure to:

• Paint, fumes and particles
• Dirt / Dust
• Varying heat / cold

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