Auto Damage Appraiser
CARSTAR Collision Auto Repair CARSTAR Collision Auto Repair Buffalo, NY Buffalo, NY Full-time Full-time $52,000 - $75,000 a year $52,000 - $75,000 a year 11 days ago 11 days ago 11 days ago The Estimator is responsible for providing customers with timely and friendly appraisals, with the ultimate goal of closing the sale to maintain a high closing ratio.
In addition, the appraiser must handle communication with the adjuster and customer regarding status of the vehicle.
This position is often the main point of contact with CARSTAR for the customer, so he/she must strive to represent the Company in a professional manner, through excellent communication and portraying a business image.
DUTIES/
Responsibilities:
Accountable for providing superior customer service.
Complete the pre-inspection checklist and quality sheets.
Inspect damaged vehicles and write accurate appraisals.
Handle all appraisals, work authorizations, repair orders, supplements, and warranties when dealing with the customer, striving to maintain and improve closing ratio set by the Company.
Follow-up on customer appraisals, in order to increase closing ratio.
Ongoing communication with adjuster, production staff and customer regarding status of repair.
Inspect repair and meet with customer when picking up vehicle to ensure customer satisfaction.
Work to resolve any customer concerns or dissatisfaction with the work or the Company.
Attend release meetings.
Accountable for maintaining an acceptable closing ratio.
Responsible for maintaining consistent sales volume to meet or exceed company goals resulting in projected gross profit.
Maintain relationships with insurance agents, dealerships, fleet accounts and other businesses in order to promote recognition of this CARSTAR store.
Qualify prospects for appropriate repair work.
Accountable for coordinating with other staff to achieve set sales goals.
Cooperate with staff in planning meetings to identify regular accounts, marketing calls and schedules.
Work with Marketing Representative to develop methods of follow-up and contact, such as thank you letters, props and other methods of maintaining contact and presence with agents, dealers, fleets and businesses.
Participate in monthly company meetings and be willing to attend any and all training programs to enhance performance.
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS Functional / Technical Knowledge:
Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook) -- Work independently without close supervision.
Flexible / adaptable to constant change.
Strong tact and diplomacy; ability to interact with all levels of personnel.
Highly organized; ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments.
Ability to prioritize, organize and plan work under own initiative.
Strong communication skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening).
Principals only.
Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers' ' This Company Describes Its Culture as:
Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative Work Remotely No Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$52,000.
00 - $75,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Schedule:
10 hour shift 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Auto estimating:
1 year (Preferred) License/Certification:
Independent appraiser's license (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
In addition, the appraiser must handle communication with the adjuster and customer regarding status of the vehicle.
This position is often the main point of contact with CARSTAR for the customer, so he/she must strive to represent the Company in a professional manner, through excellent communication and portraying a business image.
DUTIES/
Responsibilities:
Accountable for providing superior customer service.
Complete the pre-inspection checklist and quality sheets.
Inspect damaged vehicles and write accurate appraisals.
Handle all appraisals, work authorizations, repair orders, supplements, and warranties when dealing with the customer, striving to maintain and improve closing ratio set by the Company.
Follow-up on customer appraisals, in order to increase closing ratio.
Ongoing communication with adjuster, production staff and customer regarding status of repair.
Inspect repair and meet with customer when picking up vehicle to ensure customer satisfaction.
Work to resolve any customer concerns or dissatisfaction with the work or the Company.
Attend release meetings.
Accountable for maintaining an acceptable closing ratio.
Responsible for maintaining consistent sales volume to meet or exceed company goals resulting in projected gross profit.
Maintain relationships with insurance agents, dealerships, fleet accounts and other businesses in order to promote recognition of this CARSTAR store.
Qualify prospects for appropriate repair work.
Accountable for coordinating with other staff to achieve set sales goals.
Cooperate with staff in planning meetings to identify regular accounts, marketing calls and schedules.
Work with Marketing Representative to develop methods of follow-up and contact, such as thank you letters, props and other methods of maintaining contact and presence with agents, dealers, fleets and businesses.
Participate in monthly company meetings and be willing to attend any and all training programs to enhance performance.
Other duties as assigned.
EXPERIENCE / SKILL REQUIREMENTS Functional / Technical Knowledge:
Microsoft Office Software (Word, Excel, Outlook) -- Work independently without close supervision.
Flexible / adaptable to constant change.
Strong tact and diplomacy; ability to interact with all levels of personnel.
Highly organized; ability to handle multiple concurrent assignments.
Ability to prioritize, organize and plan work under own initiative.
Strong communication skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening).
Principals only.
Recruiters, please don't contact this job poster.
do NOT contact us with unsolicited services or offers' ' This Company Describes Its Culture as:
Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative Work Remotely No Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$52,000.
00 - $75,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Schedule:
10 hour shift 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekend availability Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
Auto estimating:
1 year (Preferred) License/Certification:
Independent appraiser's license (Required) Work Location:
In person.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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