Front Desk Receptionist

Priority Dispatch Corp.; East Meadow (NY); On-site; USD 26,174 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Contribution

Paid Holidays

Employee Purchase Program

Perks & Discount Program

Monthly Employee Celebrations

Paid Manufacturer Training

Company-Supplied Uniforms

Job summary

Autoworld Kia in East Meadow, NY is seeking a full-time Front Desk Receptionist to be the face of the dealership, greeting customers, answering calls, scheduling appointments, and providing administrative support. You will help maintain smooth daily operations with a friendly, professional demeanor.

Team collaboration with Sales, Service, Parts, and Management is essential, along with accurate record-keeping and strong attention to detail to ensure an exceptional guest experience from arrival to

Qualifications

• Front desk receptionist experience preferred.
• Automotive dealership experience is a plus, but not required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers promptly and professionally as they enter the dealership.
• Answer and direct incoming phone calls using a multi-line phone system.
• Schedule, confirm, and update appointments.
• Assist customers with general questions and direct them to the appropriate department.
• Maintain accurate customer information and appointment records within dealership systems.
• Coordinate communication between customers and the Sales, Service, Parts, and Management teams.
• Perform general administrative and clerical duties, including data entry.

Skills

Front desk experience

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Job description

# Front Desk ReceptionistAutoworld Kia - East Meadow, NY 11554## OverviewSalary Range$19.00 - $20.00 Hourly## DescriptionAs a Full-Time Front Desk Receptionist at Autoworld Kia, part of the Generation Auto Group, you are the face of our dealership and the first point of contact for our customers. In this customer-facing role, you will greet customers, answer a multi-line phone system, schedule sales and service appointments, provide administrative support, and ensure every customer receives a friendly and professional experience from the moment they arrive or call. Your positive attitude, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask will help keep our dealership running efficiently while delivering outstanding customer service.**What You’ll Be Doing:**The primary responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to:* Greet customers promptly and professionally as they enter the dealership.* Answer and direct incoming phone calls using a multi-line phone system.* Schedule, confirm, and update appointments.* Assist customers with general questions and direct them to the appropriate department.* Maintain accurate customer information and appointment records within dealership systems.* Coordinate communication between customers and the Sales, Service, Parts, and Management teams.* Perform general administrative and clerical duties, including data entry.* Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception and customer waiting area.* Provide additional administrative support as needed to ensure efficient dealership operations.**What We’re Looking For:*** Previous front desk receptionist, customer service, or administrative experience preferred* Automotive dealership experience is a plus, but not required* Excellent verbal and written communication skills* Friendly, outgoing, and customer-focused* Professional appearance and positive attitude* Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail* Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment* Comfortable using computers, Microsoft Office, and dealership software* Reliable, punctual, and dependable* Ability to work independently and as part of a team* Flexible schedule, including evenings and Saturdays**What We’ll Give You*** Paid Time Off* Medical Insurance* Dental Insurance* Vision Insurance* Voluntary Life, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance* 401(k) with Employer Contribution* Paid Holidays* Employee Purchase Program* Perks & Discount Program* Monthly Employee Celebrations* Paid Manufacturer Training* Company-Supplied Uniforms**Who We Are**Generation Auto Group is a family-owned and operated dealership group proudly serving our communities for over 30 years. Owned by the Catalanotto family, our organization is built on integrity, transparency, accountability, reliability, and discipline.Our Collection includes:* Generation Kia – Bohemia, NY* Generation Buick GMC – Bohemia, NY* Auto World Kia – East Meadow, NY* Nutley Kia – Nutley, NJ* Rock Ridge Nissan & Infiniti – Denville, NJ* Freedom Ford – Woodbridge, NJWe are deeply rooted in the communities we serve and committed to developing local talent. At Generation Auto Group, employees are supported, valued, and given opportunities to grow their careers while delivering exceptional service to our customers.