Have you been looking for full-time employment? Wouldn't it be great if you were able to get paid simply for being pleasant? Do you enjoy making people feel welcome and comfortable? Are you dependable, reliable, and punctual? Well……what are you waiting for?!!?! Our showroom needs you!

The Receptionist answers incoming telephone calls and greets visitors in a friendly, interested, and helpful manner. Acting as the front-line point of contact for the overall dealership, the Receptionist sets the tone by being an outstanding listener and information source. He/she will know all points of contact for every department within the dealership in order to help customers promptly. In addition, the Receptionist performs administrative duties and operates the telephone switchboard for call routing.
 
The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and previous experience in a position of similar responsibility (front desk, administrative assistant, etc.). Candidates must have a pleasant and courteous personality, strong administrative and organizational skills, strong phone and computer skills, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Automotive dealership experience is a plus. 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greets all customers in a warm, sincere, and helpful manner
• Directs customers to the appropriate department or point of contact within the dealership
• Manages inbound calls and routes accordingly
• Coordinates questions and issues with the appropriate department personnel
• Helps with problem resolution as required
• Provides administrative back-up to various dealership departments as needed
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED required
• Customer service or related experience preferred
• Automotive dealership experience preferred
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Excellent telephone skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Helpful attitude and friendly demeanor
• Highly professional and dependable
• Strong computer and internet skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 
This is an in-person role and attendance is required in order to maintain employment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 
The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

The year was 1979 when the Southern Auto Group opened its first location in the Hampton Roads area. Today, this massive conglomerate has grown into 16 core dealerships located in Chesapeake, Newport News, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach. There are 15 new car brands that include: Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Trucks, FIAT, Alfa Romeo, Chevrolet, Ford, Buick, GMC, Kia, Volkswagen, Nissan, Hyundai, and Acura. Plus, state-of-the-art Collision Centers, a Pre-owned Car and Truck Liquidation Outlet, and over 700 employees on its payroll.

Due to a consistent increase in business, the dealerships are always looking for qualified candidates to fill a variety of positions. In addition to the vast opportunities we have available, you will find that management encourages and promotes advancement opportunities within each dealership.

Take advantage of this opportunity to work for one of the Largest Auto Groups in Hampton Roads!

Discover more about our organization at DrivingSouthern.com. Or check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SouthernAutoGroup.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

• Health Insurance 
• Health Savings Account
• Medical GAP Insurance
• Dental
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - John Hancock
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Birthday Off
• Paid Holidays
• Short Term and Long Term Disability (Voluntary Benefit)
• Accident Solution Plan (Voluntary Benefit)
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Benefit)
• Cancer Protection Insurance (Voluntary Benefit)
• MASA Medical Transport Solutions (Voluntary Benefit)
• Employee Car Buying Program 
• Direct Deposit