Receptionist - Part-time

Kahlig Auto Group; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 9,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Kahlig Auto Group in New Braunfels, Texas is seeking a part-time receptionist to greet customers at the dealership, answer and route calls, and handle cash receipts with accuracy. The role requires evenings and alternating Saturdays, with flexible availability for after-hours and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities include operating the switchboard, taking messages, providing basic information, and performing clerical tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Dealership or retail receptionist experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Meet and greet customers in a professional manner.
• Operate switchboard telephone system.
• Take messages with caller details and time.
• Provide basic information to general inquiries.
• Assist with clerical tasks and filing.
• Prepare sales/service gas tickets for accounting.
• Support the General Manager with clerical duties.
• Attend meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Multitasking

Education

HS diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

Job Purpose

To meet and greet customers to the dealership, answer and route incoming calls, take messages. To receive cash from customers and employees in payment for goods and services and records the amount received in an accurate manner and perform additional clerical functions as assigned

Part-time: Alternating days M-F, hours 4:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., alternating Saturdays 8:00a.m.-8:00p.m. Must be willing and able to work alternating Saturdays and evenings.

Job Duties

1. Meet and greet customers in a professional manner
2. Operate switchboard telephone system
3. Communicate with callers in a professional, friendly and efficient manner, striving to minimize the amount of time spent on hold
4. Take through messages, indicating the callers first and last name, company name if applicable, the time and the message the caller wishes to leave
5. Provide basic information to callers who have general inquires
6. Assist with filling duties and other administrative tasks as needed
7. Prepare sales and service gas tickets for the Accounting Department
8. Assist the General Manager with various clerical duties as needed
9. Attend meetings and trainings as scheduled
10. Perform other duties as assigned
11. Be friendly, professional, courteous and efficient when working with all customers and employees
12. Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Company's Vision, Mission, and Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and suppliers
13. Adheres to all company policies, procedures and safety standards
14. Refer customers who have additional questions (e.g. questions about their repair order) to theservice advisor or other appropriate individual.
15. Handle customer complaints with integrity and poise and take or refer the complaining customerto the appropriate individual for further communication.
16. Must follow all company safety policies and procedures, and immediately report any and allaccidents to a manager or supervisor.

Skills/Qualifications

1. Demonstrated superior customer service skills
2. Excellent communication skills and high attention to detail
3. Ability to multi-task and handle several phone calls at once

Job Requirements

1. Must have at least a high school diploma/GED
2. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and excel
3. Must have dealership and/or recent retail receptionist experience
4. Must be able to work some evenings and weekends
5. All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license
6. Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
7. Basic skills with computer and other office machines (copier, credit card machine, telephone, adding machine) necessary to perform the cashiering/clerical duties.
8. Professional personal appearance.
9. Ability to work well with customers and present a friendly, helpful attitude at all times.
10. All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA
11. All applicants must perform duties and responsibilities in a safe manner
12. All applicants must be able to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license

Benefits

Benefits for full-time employment include medical and dental insurance, 401K retirement savings plan, Vacation time, holiday and sick leave, company paid continuing education and training. Our company maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity for all associates. We hire, train, promote and compensate associates on the basis of personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state or local laws