Receptionist

SALES MANAGEMENT NEW CARS Full Time Permanent Volkswagen Downtown Toronto, Toronto, ON, CA

How would you like to work with one of the most prestigious and well respected automotive groups? Join AWIN! We are a premier network of 24 luxury automobile dealerships as well as 3 state of the art collision centres in the Greater Toronto Area. Our company values its customers and employees and is invested in principles for success. We value doing business with integrity and adhere to the highest ethical standards.

Our Volkswagen Downtown Toronto is looking for a Receptionist to join our amazing team!

We offer competitive salaries and generous benefits!

• Excellent Group Benefits package.
• Group RRSP Contribution program.
• Work/life balance.
• Training and support programs.
• Boot and tool allowance.
• Corporate support.
• Mentorship and development.
• Unlimited careers opportunities within our automotive group.

Job Purpose

The Receptionist is responsible for the dealerships telephone communications and reception. This position accepts and directs incoming calls, takes detailed messages, and provides callers with information in a courteous and professional manner. The dealership’s front-line contact with the public and must represent the dealership in a professional, and friendly manner at all times.

Responsibilities

• Accepts all incoming calls and determines whether the person being called should be interrupted.
• Communicate with callers in a professional, friendly and efficient manner, striving to minimize the time they are put on hold.
• Take detailed messages, including the caller’s first and last name, company name if applicable, the time, and the message the caller wishes to leave.
• Communicate messages to the appropriate parties in a timely manner.
• Provide basic information to callers who have general inquiries.
• Prepare and update customer files.
• Obtain customer’s written approval on all repair orders at the time of the write-up or when closing additional add-on sales.
• Ensure personal protective equipment is worn at all times when entering the shop.
• Perform clerical and administrative and other duties as assigned.

Pay Rate: $18.00 per hour

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and customer service, including written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization and its executive team.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience as a reception/customer service role.
• Previous experience working in a dealership setting with basic knowledge of vehicles and maintenance requirements is an asset.
• Experience operating a multi-line telephone system.
• Ability to prepare business memos, letters, etc.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Excel and Word.
• Ability to maintain filing systems and database.
• Professional appearance & friendly disposition.
• Ability to work efficiently in a high-pressure environment.

Personal Attributes

• Passion, motivation, focus and leadership skills.
• Results focused approach.
• Team player.
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
• Ability to influence, negotiate and mediate effectively.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.
• Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Honest, courteous and able to demonstrate strong work ethics.
• Driven and ability to work with minimum supervision.

We thank all applicants for their response; however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

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