JOB SUMMARY
The Customer Service Representative (CSR) is responsible for establishing exceptional customers relationships and capturing customer sales (in-person and over the phone). Additional duties include gathering prospect information needed to obtain the sale, providing general administrative support and maintaining the customer reception area / front office.
DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES
- Greets all walk-in customers in a professional and courteous manner.
- Answer and directs all phone traffic in a polite, courteous and cheerful manner.
- Asks for the sale and/or attempts to schedule customers for an estimate to achieve a closing ratio of 75% (minimum).
- Explain CARSTARs repair process, including insurance claims processing, payment procedures, repair techniques, repair needs and expected delivery date of repair.
- Educate customers on CARSTARs CSI/NPS survey (kept informed, customer service, quality of repair and on-time delivery).
- Schedule and record appraisal and delivery appointments.
- Update and maintain the store scheduler with Office Manager.
- Collect and record payment for completed repairs; may perform some A/R.
- File repair order paperwork accurately or record in CARSTAR management system.
- Provide customers with CARSTARs warranty information (5-Year and Limited Lifetime).
- Perform follow-up sales calls on estimate quotes (unsold) within 48 hours.
- Maintain the front office and customer reception areas.
- Attend daily release meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- 2+ years of customer service experience required, preferably in a retail setting.
- HS diploma or GED equivalent required; college degree preferred.
- Excellent customer service, communication and negotiation skills. Able to relate well to a diverse customer base.
- Call center sales experience (or equivalent sales experience) preferred.
- Highly organized; ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and POS/management systems.
- Strong attention to details.
- Punctual and professional appearance.
- Ability to receive direction and work well with others.
- Valid drivers license and insurable driving record.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Essential physical requirements include:
- Ability to stoop, bend and kneel, squat, kneel and pulling
- Extended periods of kneeling, bending, squatting and stooping
- Carry and lift heavy objects (up to 50lbs)
- Standing, sitting and walking
- Performing repetitive motions
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Exposure to:
- Paint, fumes and particles
- Dirt / Dust
- Chemicals / Toxins
- Varying heat / cold
- Intermittent noise
- All duties, responsibilities and experience are subject to change by location