Job Details

Company Description

Mercedes-Benz of Walnut Creek is looking for a Receptionist to join our team!

Why work for Mercedes-Benz of Walnut Creek?

More than half of our employees have had an internal promotion at our dealership. Many of our leadership team members were promoted from within our company. Our General Manager started in the automotive industry as a porter!

Do we have fun or are we like every other dealership?

These are some things that differentiate us from everyone else:

• PB&J bar, noodle station, cereal station
• We Ping pong tournaments
• Monthly kick off lunches to feed our awesome employees and acknowledge our top performers in each department!
• Community events
• Monthly employee events
• Celebrity clientele
• And so much more!

How do we rank amongst other Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the Bay Area?

• We are the #1 New and Pre-owned Mercedes-Benz dealership in Northern CA.
• We are the #1 EQ Mercedes-Benz dealership in the country.

Mercedes-Benz of Walnut Creek is a Sonic Automotive Dealership. At Sonic Automotive, we believe in providing an exceptional experience for both our guests and our teammates. Please visit our career page at

Job Description

As a Receptionist, you will be the first point of contact for customers and visitors, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere. This position plays a crucial role in creating a positive customer experience by offering exceptional customer service and efficiently managing the front desk operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the dealership's main phone line, answer incoming calls, and direct them to the appropriate department or personnel.
• Take messages accurately and relay them promptly to the intended recipient.
• Warmly welcome customers and visitors as they enter the dealership.
• Assist customers with general inquiries and direct them to the relevant department or team member for further assistance.
• Keep the reception area clean, organized, and well-presented at all times.
• Manage and distribute incoming mail and packages.
• Provide administrative support to various departments as needed.

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Will have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Will have at least 1-year of experience as a receptionist in a professional business environment.
• Must be a motivated self-starter able to work effectively with all departments with limited supervision.
• Must have intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Must be punctual, with solid time-management skills.
• Willingness to learn and be promotable.

Required:

• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test and valid driver license.

Additional Information

Compensation (Hourly):

• $20.00 per hour

(The Receptionist Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of $20.00.)

Schedule:

• Full Time
• Receptionist will work 9-6pm shift
• Monday through Sunday availability

It's time to make the most important move of your careerFrom our cooperative team-based approach; to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the difference. When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.