Collision Estimator - Chandler AZ
About The Position
As a Collision Estimator, you’ll interact daily with customers, insurance companies, and parts Associates to ensure the repair process is as smooth as possible. You also take great pride in using your excellent communication skills and empathetic nature to help customers through the process. AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.
Requirements
- Proven ability to provide an exceptional customer experience.
- Ability to set and achieve targeted goals.
- Detail-oriented and organized.
- Demonstrated communication, consultative, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Experience and desire to work with technology.
- Must have a valid, in-state driver’s license with an acceptable, safe driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Prior sales or retail experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Greeting customers and discussing repair options.
- Determining repair needs based on customer information, vehicle walk-around, inspections and test drives.
- Asking for the sale on all estimates.
- Meeting or exceeding targeted sales goals as well as the targeted customer satisfaction index.
- Understanding basic parameters of collision repair as well as insurance programs (e.g., DRP and non-DRP).
- Producing repair orders for customers, including cost and time estimates, with full transparency.
- Communicating frequently with technicians and parts Associates to ensure timely completion of work.
- Following up with customers on the status of their vehicle based on how the customer wants to be informed and answering customer questions as needed.
- Managing multiple repairs simultaneously.
- Working with other Associates on daily planning and release meetings.
- Processing transactions and ensuring 100% compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations.
- Following up with customers to ensure we have met their expectations.
- Building rapport with customers to create a base of referrals.
- Gaining superior product knowledge to effectively help customers.
- Ensuring that all administrative processes are handled in a timely fashion and in compliance with company policies.
- Providing exceptional customer experience to drive loyalty.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and 401k matching
- Insurance plans (health, dental, vision)
- Maternity benefits
- Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
- Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers
- Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
