Performance Auto Group Careers

Description

Drive for Excellence

With over four decades of excellence, St Catharines Volkswagen is dedicated to providing top-tier service to everyone who walks through our doors. We are the only dealership in Niagara that offers Volkswagen Certified Pre-Owned vehicles.

St. Catharines Volkswagen is seeking a BDC Service Representative to join our dynamic team in St. Catharines. The successful candidate will be motivated, personable, reliable and courteous.

About Us

Performance Auto Group, is a leading automotive group, whose purpose is to be the preferred automotive group by fostering fair and respectful relationships that positively impact our team, customers, partners, and communities. Our core values as an organization are the principles we were built on that guide us today:

• Great Experience: Every customer is entitled to a great experience
  
• Integrity: We are honest and transparent in our actions
  
• Diversity: We are stronger through the inclusion of people, brands and ideas
  
• Innovation: We passionately embrace opportunities for new and continuous improvements
  
• Empowerment: We encourage and support our people in taking initiative
  
• Giving Back: We positively impact the communities in which we live, work and raise families

Here’s what you’ll deliver:

• Communicate effectively by telephone and email with customers (both inbound and outbound communication).
  
• Schedule service and maintenance retention appointments.
  
• Answer inbound calls and respond to all customer inquiries and all web leads promptly and effectively.
  
• Coordinate internal work; liaison with Service, Parts and Sales Department staff. 
  
• Correspond with clients and prospective clients by utilizing established dealership templates to communicate with customers by email and telephone.
  
• Utilize dealership call scripts for all inbound and outbound service calls.
  
• Update information regarding all scheduled and confirmed appointments with the customers.
  
• Accomplish all daily, weekly, and monthly goals as established by the Service Manager.
  
• Streamline the CRM with information regarding all verbal communication with customers.
  
• Document information in the Appointment Log when an appointment is scheduled. 
  
• Study products and services to continually enhance ability to assist customers.
  
• Acquire knowledge of pertinent dealership processes.
  
• Comply with any customer handling and marketing functions.
  
• Communicate with the Service Manager about any potential customers issues or problems. 
  
• Perform all outbound campaigns as periodically assigned by the Service Manager.
  
• Perform service administrative duties as requested by the Service Manager. 
  
• Ability to execute tasks with minimal supervision.
  
• Ability to work in adherence to company safety standards at all times.
  
• Comply with all company policies, standards and procedures. 
  
• Other duties as required by management.

What you need to succeed:

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
  
• Minimum 1-3 years related dealership experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience is preferred.
  
• Excellent customer service skills with enthusiastic and friendly demeanor.
  
• Must have a valid Ontario Driver's License and good driving record. 
  
• Able to work well under pressure.
  
• Strong attention to detail will be required.
  
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally at all times.
  
• Ability to analyze and interpret the needs of clients and offer the appropriate options, solutions, and resolutions required.
  
• Highly flexible, with solid interpersonal skills that allow one to work effectively in a diverse working environment.
  
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
  
• Ability to perform multiple duties in a high-energy, fast-paced environment.
  
• Must have a results oriented mindset to succeed.
  
• Willing to work as a member of a team and interact with others in a professional and courteous manner.
  
• Ability to work flexible hours and work around a changing schedule.

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent management support and guidance
  
• Opportunities through our Internal career mobility program
  
• Access to health, dental and vision insurance
  
• Disability, critical illness and life insurance for the unexpected
  
• Our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for you and your family's wellness
  
• Discount on vehicles, service and parts for you and your family
  
• Discounts to retailers and service providers across the country
  
• Free and engaging employee events 
  
• Did we mention we love giving back to our communities?!

Job Type: Full Time - Permanent

Compensation (expected hourly wage): $19.00 - $21.00 per hour. The starting rate will be set within this range based on job-related factors such as relevant skills and experience.

Performance Auto Group is a leading automotive company in Ontario with over 2000 employees, 23 brands and 44 locations in Brampton, Brantford, Bolton, Grimsby, Mississauga, Orangeville, St. Catharines, Huntsville and Toronto. Performance Auto Group also includes AutoPlanet, Canada’s largest indoor used car showroom.

This recruitment process involves the use of artificial intelligence, and this job posting is for an existing vacancy.

Performance Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with applicable legislation. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 

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