Experienced Auto Body Shop Estimator/Collision Service Advisor - Full-time

Due to high volume of workflow from our customers and industry partners, Hendrick Automotive Group is looking to add an experienced Collision Estimator to our team at Jeff Gordon Collision Center in Wilmington, North Carolina (10 minutes from Wrightsville Beach). The ideal candidate has at least 3-4 years of writing estimates in a high-volume environment and is well-versed in CCC as if it was a second language. I-CAR and other industry certifications are a plus! Are you looking to earn a rewarding income for your efforts with unlimited potential? Are you tired of feeling like a number and not getting the resources you need to be successful? Don't miss this opportunity and apply today!

We have a busy, air-conditioned, collision center with state of the art equipment provided that allows the technicians to be more efficient while completing safe, quality repairs! Being an automotive industry leader, we have access to the tooling and replacement parts we need to complete jobs and return vehicles to customers efficiently! Great benefits include vision, dental 401k and PAID, yes, paid health insurance! Continuous free training and ongoing industry certifications! Join a team that cares about you! Join Jeff Gordon Chevrolet Collision Center!

Jeff Gordon Chevrolet Collision Center

Location: 228 College Rd, Wilmington, NC 28403

Pay Range: Earning Potential $100,000+

Summary: Responsible for identifying and documenting necessary body repair work for customers. Responsible for scheduling body work to be performed.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Schedules appointments with customer.
• Works with customer and Collision Center Technician to identify required repair work.
• Offers additional services and repairs to customers.
• Computes cost of replacement parts and labor to restore vehicle to condition specified by customer.
• Enters itemized estimate on repair order and explains estimate to customer.
• Meets Collision Center standards for repair/order production.
• Maintains CSI at or above Company standards
• Maintains an organized, clean and safe work area
• Participates in required training
• Records all hours worked accurately in company timekeeping system
• Follows Safeguards rules and regulations.
• Demonstrates the Company’s Core Values
• Complies with Company policies and procedures
• Observes all Federal, State, Local and Company safety rules and regulations in the performance of duties.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with medical conditions to perform the essential functions.

Desired Education:

o GED

√ High School Diploma

o Associate Degree

o Bachelor Degree

o Master Degree

o Doctorate Degree

Field of Study/Work Experience:

o Accounting

o Automotive

o Business

o Human Resources

o Information Technology

Desired Work Experience:

o up to 3 years

√ 3-5 years

o 5+ years

Education/Experience:

Working knowledge of the body repair methods. Strong interpersonal and persuasive selling skills.

Certificates and Licenses:

√ Valid Driver’s License

o Automobile Salesperson License

Computer Skills:

Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products. Ability and knowledge of Collision Center Management System and additional software programs to support operations.

Communication Skills:

Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to communicate effectively with customers, company

personnel and insurance adjusters.

Attendance Expectations:

The position requires regular and predictable attendance. Scheduled shifts may include evening hours, weekends, and holidays.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. May be exposed to load noise, vibration, paint-dust, and other body repair shop conditions.

Environment Demands:

Duties are generally performed in the Collision Center area. Work includes inspection of customer vehicles and frequent movement around the body repair shop to convey information between customers and Collision Center Technicians. Frequently interacts with customers, Collision Center Manager, Collision Center Technicians, and Company personnel.

Verbal and Writing Ability:

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers and other employees.

Math Ability:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations. Ability to understand and follow technical manuals.

Core Values:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following Core Values:

Servant Leadership

Servant Leaders consciously put the needs of others before their own, because to serve people is to value them.

Teamwork through Trust & Respect

Diversity is strength, and when we trust and respect one another we can work as a team to achieve at a high level.

Integrity

Being honest and transparent with people, in an effort to do the right thing within the letter and spirit of the law, drives every action we take and every decision we make.

Commitment to Customer Enthusiasm

Every day we recommit ourselves to the customer experience, and we are empowered to exceed the expectations of our customers.

Passion for Winning

Hendrick’s tradition of winning is based on the idea of striving to be the best, not the biggest, and is therefore defined by how we treat our people.

Accountability at All Levels

Taking ownership of our actions and our decisions allows us to grow as individuals, and support each other as a team.

Commitment to Continuous Improvement

Every day we soften our hearts as well as our egos, in order to seek out and improve upon areas of opportunity within ourselves and our team.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by this employee. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties and responsibilities upon the request of a supervisor. This job description is subject to revision at the discretion of the company.

Hendrick is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf.

Compensation details: 65000-150000 Yearly Salary

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