Reception Manager

Job Purpose: The Auto Dealership Reception Manager is responsible for overseeing the service reception area of the dealership. They manage a team of service advisors and support staff, ensuring efficient customer service, seamless scheduling of appointments, and effective communication with customers regarding vehicle repairs and maintenance. The Service Reception Manager is also responsible for maintaining a positive customer experience, ensuring compliance with dealership policies, and managing administrative tasks related to the service reception area.

Responsibility:

Team Management: Lead, supervise, and mentor a team of service advisors and receptionists.

Assign tasks and responsibilities to service advisors and support staff, ensuring efficient operation of the service reception area.

Provide training and guidance to staff, focusing on customer service skills, product knowledge, and dealership policies.

Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members to enhance their performance.

Customer Service: Greet customers warmly, assess their service needs, and schedule appointments for vehicle repairs and maintenance.

Provide accurate and detailed information to customers about the services offered, service timelines, and cost estimates.

Address customer inquiries, complaints, and concerns in a professional and timely manner, ensuring customer satisfaction.

Communicate effectively with customers, keeping them informed about the status of their vehicle repairs and services

Appointment Scheduling: Manage the scheduling of service appointments, optimizing the service advisor's workload and ensuring timely completion of repairs.

Coordinate with service technicians to allocate appointments based on availability and workload.

Monitor appointment schedules and make adjustments as necessary to accommodate urgent repairs and customer requests.

Administrative Tasks: Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, appointments, service requests, and follow-ups.

Handle paperwork related to service appointments, including work orders, invoices, and customer information forms.

Assist customers with warranty claims, recalls, and other administrative processes related to their vehicles.

Prepare reports for dealership management, detailing key performance metrics, customer feedback, and service reception area performance.

Customer Experience: Ensure a positive and welcoming atmosphere in the service reception area, focusing on customer comfort and satisfaction.

Address customer complaints and resolve issues promptly and professionally.

Implement customer service best practices to enhance the overall customer experience.

Training and Development: Organize training sessions for service advisors and receptionists to improve their customer service skills, product knowledge, and familiarity with dealership processes.

Stay updated with new vehicle models, features, and service offerings to effectively communicate this information to customers.

Compliance and Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with dealership policies, industry regulations, and customer service standards. Monitor service advisors' adherence to established processes and guidelines, addressing any deviations promptly. Conduct periodic quality assessments of customer interactions and service reception processes to maintain high service standards.

Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree with minimum 5-7 years previous experience in automotive service reception manager in UAE dealership.

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.