Receptionist

New Country Lexus

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Town of Colonie, New York

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The receptionist will manage inbound sales and service calls while operating a busy switchboard and greeting customers. Additionally, they are responsible for collecting payments and maintaining professional relationships with both clients and internal departments.

Qualifications

New Country is looking for a personable receptionist with strong phone and customer service skills. A high school diploma or GED is required, and prior experience in telemarketing or hospitality is a plus. Candidates should be proficient in MS Office and able to learn new software, with a professional appearance and demeanor.

Job Description

If you are a personable individual with strong phone skills and a great work ethic, join the New Country team! We are seeking a full-time receptionists/switchboard operators to work at our dealership. We serve elite clientele and you must always be prepared to provide them with outstanding customer service in all circumstances, and to handle challenging client issues with the diplomacy needed to ensure that they remain loyal customers. You will also develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues in every other department of our dealership.   At New Country, our people do whatever it takes to find solutions. We’re building a culture that’s genuinely engaged & dedicated to communities we serve. Our dealerships & employees pride themselves on being deeply involved in local communities, charities, nonprofit organization, and consider it a privilege to serve. With deep roots in the cities and towns where our car dealerships are located, we pride ourselves on a family atmosphere and strong customer bonds.   Benefits
  • Medical and Dental
  • 401K Plan
  • Paid time off and vacation
  • Growth opportunities
  • Paid Training
  • Family owned and operated
  • Long term job security
Responsibilities
  • Answering inbound sales and service calls
  • Operate busy switchboard & communicate efficiently with all customer & internal teams
  • Collecting payment for both service and parts customers
  • Greeting customers upon arrival and exit
  • Maintaining a professional appearance and demeanor at all times
Qualifications
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Prior experience in telemarketing and/or hospitality
  • Exceptional telephone skills, with a high level of comfort, and a professional voice and manner
  • Computer proficiency, particularly in MS Office Suite (Word and Excel)
  • Ability to learn new software programs
  • Professional business appearance and demeanor
  • Flexibility with regard to scheduling
  • Automotive Dealership Prior experience with an automotive dealership a plus
  • Public relations experience, a plus
  • Cold call experience, a plus
  • Experience using a customer relationship management (CRM) tool, a plus
  • Experience running a business switchboard, a plus

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. 

New Country Lexus

At New Country, our goal is to accommodate and satisfy every one of your automotive needs. This philosophy has allowed us to grow into one of the largest independent auto groups in the United States. The New Country Motor Group family, which includes the Wide World of Cars and EuroMotorcars Groups, represents some of the most respected auto manufacturers in the world with dealerships and collision repair centers in Connecticut, New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Florida. Our dealerships sell new Audi, BMW, Ferrari, Lexus, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Porsche, Toyota and Sprinter vehicles as well as Certified, one-owner and pre-owned vehicles of nearly every make. Our factory certified technicians receive ongoing training and are ASE and/or Factory / Manufacturer Certified. We have dealerships that serve the residents of Albany, Saratoga Springs, Spring Valley, Great Neck, Latham, and Westchester in New York. We also serve Hartford, Greenwich, and Fairfield in Connecticut. Naples, Palm Beach and North Palm Beach in Florida. Bethesda, Chevy Chase, and Germantown in Maryland / Washington, D.C. Devon and Bala Cynwyd / Main Line in Pennsylvania. Our dealerships enjoy participating in community events and charitable causes. If you are a local charity representative looking to partner with us please contact us directly. We encourage YOU to get involved with us!
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