Automotive Service Cashier / Receptionist

DARCARS Automotive Group•Greenwich, CT

About The Position

DARCARS of Greenwich is hiring an Automotive Service Cashier / Receptionist to serve as a front-line representative for the dealership. The role greets showroom customers, identifies the purpose of their visit, and directs them to the appropriate department or salesperson. It also handles incoming calls, routes inquiries, takes and promptly communicates thorough messages, and provides basic information to customers and callers. The position supports dealership operations by entering data into a prospect tracking system, managing the switchboard, updating and distributing the telephone roster, assisting with salesperson activities such as administering dealer tags and gas tickets, and performing assigned clerical and accounting duties. The employee may also prepare transaction receipts for the sales and service departments. Other duties may be assigned by management or a supervisor.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable safe driving record.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background screen.
Must speak clearly and pleasantly on the telephone and convey professionalism and competence to callers and in-person customers.
Strong communication skills with customers and DARCARS employees.
Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
Ability to speak, read, and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and policy documents, and to converse comfortably with customers.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be a team player.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Nice To Haves

Ability to speak multiple languages, especially Spanish, is a plus.
Previous customer service experience is preferred but not required.

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 customers to a salesperson.
Answer basic customer inquiries and refer more extensive inquiries to the appropriate person.
Enter data into a computer-operated prospect tracking system.
Manage the switchboard and route incoming calls.
Communicate with callers professionally, courteously, and efficiently, aiming to minimize hold times.
Take thorough messages, including the caller’s first and last name, company name if applicable, time, and message.
Communicate messages to appropriate parties in a timely manner.
Provide basic information to callers with general inquiries.
Update and distribute the company telephone roster when necessary.
Assist salespeople with day-to-day activities, including administering dealer tags and gas tickets.
Perform clerical and accounting duties as assigned by the controller or GSM.
Serve as a showroom greeter.
Prepare transaction receipts for the sales and service departments, if applicable.
Perform other duties assigned by management or a supervisor.