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DARCARS Automotive Group

Automotive Front Desk Receptionist

DARCARS Automotive Group, Fairfax, Virginia, United States, 22032

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Automotive Front Desk Receptionist DARCARS of Fairfax

is now hiring for an

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. You greet customers as they enter the showroom and direct them to the appropriate party in accordance with dealership policies and answer basic inquiries. The receptionist intercepts, screens, and routes incoming calls, 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)

Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairs

Opportunities to join our community service initiatives

Internal career advancement opportunities

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

Benefits

Comprehensive Benefits Plan including 401(k)

Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairs

Opportunities to join our community service initiatives

Internal career advancement opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer & 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 & subject to termination if dealership rules & regulations are violated.

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