About the Role
As the Automotive Front Desk Receptionist, you are the front-line representative for the dealership, responsible for greeting customers and directing them appropriately while maintaining a professional and friendly demeanor.
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 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.
- Make transaction receipts for sale and service department.
- Administer dealer tags and gas tickets.
Requirements
- 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.
- Requires the ability to speak, read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, as well as converse comfortably with customers.
- 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 pass pre-employment screen (background).
- Employment is subject to termination if dealership rules & regulations are violated.
Skills
- Strong communication skills with both customers and DARCARS employees
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service
- Previous customer service experience preferred but not required
Location
- Mount Kisco
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Onsite
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
About the Company
- DARCARS Lexus of Mount Kisco is a dealership.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer & drug-free workplace.
- Employment is on an at-will basis.
