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DARCARS Automotive Group

Automotive Front Desk Receptionist

DARCARS Automotive Group, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States, 20900

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DARCARS of Silver Spring

is now hiring for a

Automotive Front Desk Receptionist

As the

Automotive Front Desk Receptionist

you are the front-line representative for the dealership and must represent the dealership in a professional, friendly manner at all times. She/he greets customers as they enter the showroom and directs them to the appropriate party in accordance with dealership policies and answers basic inquiries. The receptionist intercepts, screens, and routes incoming calls and takes thorough messages and provides basic information to callers. The receptionist also assists in salesperson day to day activities such as administering dealer tags and gas tickets.

Qualifications

Must be able to speak clearly and pleasantly on the telephone and convey the image of professionalism and competence to callers and in-person customers

Strong communication skills with both customers and DARCARS employees

Demonstrated commitment to customer service

Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers

Previous customer service experience preferred but not required

Requires the ability to sit for long periods of time

Be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Be a team player

Must be able to work a flexible schedule, evenings and weekends

Must be able to pass pre-employment screen (background)

In this role, you'll

Greet showroom customers and determine the nature of their visit

Direct customers to the correct department, notify the appropriate salesperson that a customer is waiting, or introduce the customer to a salesperson

Answer basic customer inquiries and refer more extensive inquiries to the appropriate person

Enter data into computer operated prospect tracking system

Manage switch board

Communicate with callers in a professional, friendly and efficient manner, striving to minimize the time they are put on hold

Take thorough messages indicating the caller’s first and last name, company name if applicable, the time, and the message the caller wishes to leave

Communicate messages to all appropriate parties in a timely manner

Provide basic information to callers who have general inquiries

Update and distribute company telephone roster when necessary

Perform clerical duties and accounting duties as assigned by controller or GSM

Serve as showroom greeter

Other duties assigned by management

Make transaction receipts for sale and service department if applicable

This job advertisement in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. This advertisement is merely a preview of the role in solicitation. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor.

We are an equal opportunity employer and drug-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing background screening (incl. criminal background check, review of consumer & motor vehicle records, verification of SSN). Employment is on an at-will basis and subject to termination if dealership rules & regulations are violated.

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Plan including 401k

Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairs

Opportunities to join our community service initiatives

Internal career advancement opportunities

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales, General Business, and Education

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