Service Appointments Agent- BDC

Overview
Do you have a passion for developing relationships, providing exceptional guest experiences, and being an innovator in the automotive industry? As a Service Appointment Agent at Infiniti of Tampa, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our business and in the lives of our team members and customers every day. We are looking for an energetic, customer-focused Service Appointment Agent who will help us redefine the car-buying experience. Does this sound like you? Apply now!
Benefits
Pay and Recognition:

• Weekly pay
• Paid holidays & paid time off
• Deferred Holiday Pay Match
• Paid training
• Stock Awards (select management and front-line team member's eligible!)

Insurance / Retirement:

• Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
• Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health savings
• Flex spending accounts (tax free)
• Short-term and Long-term disability plans
• Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
• 401k with company match

Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development:

• Digital career path tool to assist with career development
• Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System
• Professional growth and development opportunities

Additional advantages:

• Student loan relief resources
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
• Scholarship awards
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours
• Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities

Responsibilities and Qualifications
Our BDC (Business Development Center) Service Appointment Agents are tasked with managing large amounts of inbound/outbound calls and emails in a timely manner. Identify customer needs, provide information on service appointment availability, partner with the service advisors, research issues and provide solutions or alternatives.

• Must be able and willing to receive a high amount of inbound calls
• Partner with the service department to schedule vehicle Service Appointments
• Greet customers and provide information on shuttle schedule if needed
• Contact and communicate with customers to identify automotive service needs
• Follow all dealership processes and procedures, high frequency of contact with customers
• Thorough documentation of all contacts within the customer management system
• Complete internet lead management service work plans on a daily basis
• Answer all calls in a prompt, professional and courteous manner
• Use scripts to collect all pertinent customer information and document in the system accordingly
• Agents must adhere to Asbury phone scripts
• Excellent customer service skills and motivation to be successful
• High volume incoming and outgoing calls, ranging from 50+ calls per day
• Advanced computer & phone skills
• Minimum typing 35-40 words per minute at minimum
• Experience using customer tracking systems to track calls and appointments preferred
• Prior retail, sales, service BDC, receptionist, call center, or sales BDC experience preferred
• Appointment setting experience a plus
• Able to multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Various language proficiency is always a plus
• Team player
• Must be at least eighteen years of age
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screens (background and drug test)