Confidential Hiring for Automotive Body Shop Appraiser – Job at Ellington, CT Full Time

Job Description

Automotive Estimator

The Estimator is responsible for greeting customers, providing accurate automotive repair estimates in a DRP environment and asking for the sale. In addition, the appraiser must handle communications with insurance adjusters and customers throughout the repair process effectively and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Greet customers promptly and in a timely manner to accurately determine customer’s needs while ensuring a high degree of customer service.
• Inspects, analyzes, and evaluates damaged vehicles to create a comprehensive and accurate estimate of repair.
• Informs customers about vehicle repair process, including insurance claims processing, payment procedures, repair techniques, repair needs and expected delivery date of repair.
• Asks for the sale and/or attempts to schedule customers for an estimate to achieve a closing ratio of 75% (minimum) for all assigned work.
• Responsible for achieving 81% (minimum) CSI/NPS (customer service, kept informed, quality of service and on-time delivery).
• Responsible for maintaining positive relationships with insurance agents, dealerships, fleet accounts and other customers.
• Keeps insurance adjusters, production staff and customers informed regarding the status of the vehicle repair. Write supplements and negotiates with insurer.
• Responsible for keeping all assigned Repair Order (RO) current and accurate throughout the repair process.
• Inspects all completed repairs before delivering customer vehicles, explains shop warranty and Quality Control process with all customers.
• Attend daily release meetings.
• Plus Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• High School diploma required
• 1-3 years prior experience as a collision estimator or insurance appraiser.

• Fluent using CCC-1 estimating software. Mitchell is a plus but not required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• I-CAR training or other industry training is a plus
• History of working independently without close supervision.
• Strong sales and negotiation skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced work environment.
• Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record.
• Must be able to work the following days and hours:
• ————– Monday – Friday (8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
• ————–

Physical Requirements

Essential physical requirements include:

• Standing, sitting and walking
• Performing repetitive motions

Work Environment

Exposure to:

• Paint, fumes and particles
• Dirt / Dust
• Chemicals / Toxins
• Varying heat / cold
• Intermittent noise

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 – $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ellington, CT 06029: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location