Body Shop / Collision Center Repair Estimator
- Employer
- Capitol Cadillac
- Location
- Washington DC Metro Area
- Salary
- Commission based
- Posted
- Jul 11, 2018
- Closes
- Aug 15, 2018
- Industry
- Automotive
- Career Level
- Experienced (Non-Manager)
- Hours
- Full Time
Capitol is known within the industry as an aggressive, innovative retailer and we are seeking a Dynamic Collision Estimator to join our team. We are always interested in expanding our business and marketing approach to stay current with the ever-changing world.
Body Shop Estimator / Collision Center Repair Estimator Responsibilities:
- Greet all customers/vendors in professional and courteous manner
- Examine and inspect damaged vehicles and create estimates for repair costs to restore the vehicles to pre-loss condition
- Prepare damage reports in an accurate and efficient manner
- Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with insurance industry, fleets, manufacturers, their representatives and customers
- Obtain signatures, process paperwork, and computer entries according to company standards
- Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Company's policies to ensure complete customer satisfaction
- Follows up to ensure customers are kept informed on repair status
- Follows up to ensure productivity within the shop
- Other duties as instructed by management
- Previous GM factory training is a plus but not required
Body Shop Estimator / Collision Center Repair Estimator Qualifications:
- 3 to 4 years of prior experience in the estimating / body shop / automotive field / automotive physical damage estimating
- Confidence in handling high volumes under pressure
- Possess outstanding negotiation skills, excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Effective communication skills and customer service skills with insurance companies and customers
- Knowledge and experience working with insurance companies
- Strong organization and computer skills
- Valid driver’s license with clean driving history
- Successful background check and pre-employment drug screening required
Benefits:
Extremely competitive commission compensation
Successful background check and pre-employment drug screening required.
Top pay and benefits including health, dental, vision and 401k along with paid vacation/sick days