Kona Auto Center is proud to be part of a fifth-generation, locally family-owned and operated business serving Hawaii for over 120 years. As a minority-owned company, our mission is to provide exceptional service and quality vehicles across our represented brands.
SUMMARY
Coordinates clients’ appointments for the corresponding service department. Contacts clients before and after their scheduled appointments and plays a key role in maintaining or creating client satisfaction for the business transaction and maximizing shop efficiency.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
·Greetings clients pleasantly and professionally, either via the phone or in person, and directs all incoming calls to the correct dealership, department, or personnel.
·Perform 3- and 1-day reminder appointments and make the needed adjustments to the schedule based on the consumer confirmation rate.
·Follow up on all missed appointments in a timely manner.
·Perform customer follow-up after the service to ensure customer satisfaction and notify management of subpar service performance using a customer feedback report (CFR).
·Prep all service repair orders for the following day to ensure accurate information. Examples: customer information, Factory information, or any other available Service contract information.
·Perform the back-order parts confirmation process.
·Data mining across various sources to enhance customer traffic flow and foster customer retention. Examples. Lost leads, recalls unused Maintenance plans. Provide recommendations to the Service Manager based on data.
·Scan repair orders using the DMS Document Management System.
·Ensure that the Point-of-Sales (POS) system is kept in good working order and updates are completed in a timely manner.
·Provides refunds or credit memoranda to clients for returned merchandise or as directed by leaders.
·Works with department leaders to stay informed about new products and services offered, their features and value, and any associated price changes.
·Answer clients’ questions about services performed or products purchased or refers them to someone who can.
·Handles clients' concerns with integrity and poise and, when necessary, refers clients to the appropriate individuals for resolution.
·Complete and remains current with all mandatory factory/manufacturing, safety compliance,
safeguards, and cybersecurity training.
·Maintains a professional appearance.
·Keeps work area neat and clean.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
·Provides clerical and secretarial assistance to departments as needed.
·Assist in the filing process including but not limited to scanning of documents into the DMS Document Management system.
·Assists with receiving client payments such as checks and credit card payments, and record the amounts received per Company policies.
·Performs other duties as assigned by the Service Manager or COO.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
·Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
·Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
·Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
·Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in English.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
·Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
·Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
·Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
·Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
WORK HOURS:
·Regular operational hours of the Service Department.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
·Manufacturer [OEM} Training
·You must have and maintain a current driver's license with a clean driver’s abstract.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee frequently is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, extended period of sitting, walking, working on the computer and telephone. The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles in the service bay area, occasionally moving vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate in the service bay area. Appropriate clothing and closed toed shoes must be worn at all times.
Skills Required
- Associate degree or 6-12 months related experience (or equivalent)
- Fluent English (speak, read, write)
- Manufacturer (OEM) training
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving abstract
- Experience using DMS Document Management System (scanning and document handling)
- Experience with Point-of-Sales (POS) system and processing payments
- Customer service and phone communication skills (greeting, scheduling, follow-ups)
- Ability to perform data mining/analysis to support customer retention and recommendations
- Ability to lift/move up to 25 pounds and meet physical demands
- Complete mandatory factory/manufacturer safety, compliance, and cybersecurity training
What We Do
I. Kitagawa & Company, Ltd. is Hawaii's premier auto group and the longest-running auto group in the state, family-owned and operated since 1905. Based on the Big Island of Hawaii, the company operates two FCA dealerships, two Nissan dealerships, and five NAPA Auto Parts stores, providing new and used vehicles, auto parts, and professional auto repair services to the local community.
