Handle inbound customer inquiries via phone, email, and chat; schedule and follow up on sales appointments and leads; present initial financing options; use CRM daily; support team processes and dealership staff.
The Krause Auto Group has been in business for over 30 years, and we contribute our longevity to our focus on both customer and employee satisfaction. Our employees are not just a number. We acknowledge and support every employee regardless of position and care for everyone individually. We love to help people grow, promote from within, and celebrate individual success stories! We offer great opportunities to grow with our company portfolio which consists of 12 brands (BMW, Mercedes, Ford, Lincoln, Hyundai, Genesis, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, Koenigsegg, Mclaren, and Lotus) across 4 states (Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida)
What we offer:
- Free Health Insurance Option Available
- 401k Match Options Available
- HSA company match contribution
- Dental and Vision Insurance Available
- Paid Vacations, Holiday Pay, PTO pay
- Career advancement opportunities, promote from within
- Discounts on products and services
- Family owned and operated
- Long term job security
Responsibilities
- Answer customer calls and establish follows-up with sales appointments
- Respond quickly to internet, phone and live chat inquiries using email, scripts and templates
- Provide customers with initial product information and direct them to the appropriate dealership resources
- Present initial financing options based on customer needs
- Follow up with leads that are not ready to make an appointment or no-show
- Participate in team and process development sessions – keeping positive relationships with teammates, sales teams and dealership management
- Utilize CRM tracking system daily
Qualifications
- At least one previous role based in customer service experience
- Excellent teammate with collaborative attitude and eagerness to improve
- Prompt and courteous demeanor
- Positive and hardworking personality
- Strong computer skills
- Valid driver’s license
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.
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