Automotive Service Cashier/Receptionist

About the role

DARCARS of Bowie is now hiring an Automotive Service Cashier/Receptionist. As the Automotive Service Cashier/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. You intercept, screen, and route incoming calls, take thorough messages, and provide basic information to callers. You also assist with salespeople’s day-to-day activities, such as administering dealer tags and gas tickets.

Responsibilities

• 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 the computer-operated prospect tracking system.
• Manage the switchboard.
• 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 the company telephone roster when necessary.
• Perform clerical duties and accounting duties as assigned by the controller or GSM.
• Serve as showroom greeter.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.
• Make transaction receipts for the sales 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.

Requirements

• Must be able to speak clearly and pleasantly on the telephone and convey an image of professionalism and competence to callers and in-person customers.
• Strong communication skills with both customers and DARCARS employees.
• Ability to speak multiple languages (Spanish and Chinese) is a plus!
• 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 have a valid driver’s license and acceptable safe driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
• Must be at least eighteen years of age.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screening (background).
• We are a drug-free workplace. Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing background screening (including criminal background check, review of consumer and motor vehicle records, and verification of SSN). Employment is on an at-will basis and subject to termination if dealership rules and regulations are violated.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Plan including 401k.
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, and service repairs.
• Internal career advancement opportunities.
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives.