Receives callers at the dealership, determines the nature of their business and directs callers to their destination. Answers basic inquiries, routes incoming calls, takes messages and provides basic information to all callers.

Automotive Receptionist - Essential Duties

• Greets showroom customers and determines the nature of their visit.
• Directs customers to the correct department, notifies the appropriate person that a customer is waiting and introduces the customer to a salesperson.
• Answers incoming phone calls. Directs caller to the appropriate department or individual or takes a thorough message.
• Communicates with callers and visitors in a professional, friendly and efficient manner.
• Obtains basic demographic information about each customer, using an ups card, a computer system, a log sheet or other method established by the dealership.
• Enters data into the prospect tracking system and runs prospect reports for managers weekly.
• Communicates messages to the appropriate parties in a timely manner.
• Types memos, correspondence, reports, and other documents.
• Assists service customers during the morning and evening service rush whenever possible.
• Assists with clerical duties as requested.
• Maintains a professional appearance.
• Other tasks as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Automotive Receptionist - Education and/or Experience

• No prior experience or training.
• Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.