Front Desk Receptionist

Freedomfordusa; East Meadow (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Aflac Insurance

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Holidays

Employee Purchase Program

Referral Programs

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 a multi-line phone system, and scheduling appointments. You will provide administrative support, maintain accurate customer information, and coordinate communications between departments.

A professional appearance and strong communication skills are essential. Generation Auto Group offers benefits including PTO, medical/dental/vision coverage, life

Qualifications

• 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.

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.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional reception and customer waiting area.
• Provide additional administrative support as needed to ensure efficient dealership operations.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organization

Multitasking

Microsoft Office

Dealership software

Punctuality

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Dealership software

Job description

# Front Desk ReceptionistAutoworld Kia - East Meadow, NY 11554## OverviewSalary Range$19.00 - $20.00 Hourly## The RoleAs 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## Why Work For Generation Auto Group?**What We’ll Give You*** Paid Time Off* Medical Insurance* Dental Insurance* Vision Insurance* Life Insurance* Aflac Insurance* 401(k) with Employer Match* Paid Holidays* Employee Purchase Program* Referral Programs* 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, New York* Generation Buick GMC – Bohemia, New York* Autoworld Kia – East Meadow, New York* Nutley Kia – Nutley, New Jersey* Rock Ridge Nissan & Infiniti – Denville, New Jersey* Freedom Ford – Woodbridge, New JerseyWe 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.**Equal Employment Opportunity**Generation Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.