Auto Body Estimator

3 day weekends every week!

Central Florida Paint & Body is a leader in modern and premium collision repair. We specialize in premium vehicles and EVs. We are committed to providing our team with an excellent work environment and believe strongly in work/life balance. Our staff works Monday through Thursday with a 3 day weekend every week! If you are experienced in the collision repair field and you are a detailed and team oriented individual with a desire to grow with the advancement of today's vehicles, you are the ideal candidate. Factory training and certifications provided and paid for by the Company. As a Collision Estimator, you’ll interact daily with customers, insurance companies, and team members to ensure the repair process is as smooth as possible. You also take great pride in using your excellent communication skills and empathetic nature to help customers through the process. The right candidate should be well versed in new technology and features of late model vehicles, as well as a desire to grow their knowledge and stay up to date with advances in the automotive collision industry. We invest in training for our teams and are determined to be an industry leader in quality and service!

What are the daily job responsibilities?

• Reviewing OEM repair procedures to ensure repair planning is created to match factory repair standards
• Greeting customers and discussing repair options.
• Determining repair needs based on customer information, vehicle walk-around, inspections and test drives.
• Asking for the sale on all estimates.
• Meeting or exceeding targeted sales goals as well as the targeted customer satisfaction index.
• Producing repair orders for customers, including cost and time estimates, with full transparency.
• Communicating frequently with technicians and parts Associates to ensure timely completion of work.
• Following up with customers on the status of their vehicle based on how the customer wants to be informed and answering customer questions as needed.
• Managing multiple repairs simultaneously.
• Building rapport with customers to create a base of referrals.
• Gaining superior product knowledge to effectively help customers.
• Ensuring that all administrative processes are handled in a timely fashion and in compliance with company policies.
• Providing exceptional customer experience to drive loyalty.

What are the requirements for the Collision Estimator?

• Proven ability to provide an exceptional customer experience.
• Ability to set and achieve targeted goals.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Demonstrated communication, consultative, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to provide clear, concise information in writing, via phone and in-person
• Prior EV and Aluminum collision estimating or repair experience preferred
• I-CAR certification preferred
• Experience and desire to work with technology.
• Must have a valid, in-state driver’s license with an acceptable, safe driving record.

Central Florida Paint & Body is an EEO Employer and welcomes diversity

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person