team who are (above all): honest, hardworking, positive, and fun to be around. While prior retail and customer service experience is a plus, we're really looking for people who want to learn and commit to a long term career. Many of our employees have been with the company 10+ years --- and don’t worry, we will train you!
It really is a lot of fun! While our organization continues to grow, we are at the heart of all that we do, a family organization. Our “mom and pop” approach gives us several advantages and really sets us apart from today’s corporate climate. Our organization is known for honest and fair dealings, quality service, and long term community-based relationships with employees,
customers, and vendors. We are a progressive organization that offer much more to our team members than other companies. What makes Santa Margarita Auto Group different from other companies?
Commitment to Integrity – We've won various manufacturer awards including Ford Motor Company’s highest honor, the President's Award, 11 times in the last 15 years! Professional and Innovative Approach – We strive to lead our industry in new ways to sell and service vehicles! And we’re not afraid to try something new. Employee Involvement – No one can do it by themselves. We work hard at working together to reach higher levels of success than could be achieved individually. We value everyone’s opinion
regardless of job position. Cross departmental teams help cultivate a thriving environment with ample career advancement opportunities.
Competitive and Lucrative Compensation – Your performance, work ethic, and attitude determines your success! Ongoing Training – We make available all types of personal and professional training resources because it’s only reasonable that we train before we ask you to sell a vehicle! Customer Service is our way of life! – Check us out on Google, Yelp, and Facebook to see what our customers and community think about us. Community Involvement – Since 1951, our business has been to make our community a better place to live and work.
Through charitable contributions, special events and fundraisers, and direct involvement in schools, hospitals, and businesses, Santa Margarita Auto Group believes that investing in our communities is simply the right thing to do. We invite you to visit our websites --- currently and --- and call or email us with any questions. While you’re there, take a moment and fill out our secure online employment application --- we'd love to get you into an exciting career of automotive sales and help change your future! JOB DUTIES: Primary duties include (any combination of the following): (i) making outbound phone calls, (ii) receiving inbound phone calls, (iii) setting sales and service appointments, (iv) following due-bills, SOP requests and accessory sales, (v) service reminders, (vi) review and survey follow-up, (vii) customer/prospect follow-up, (viii) responding to internet leads, (ix) managing lease return/retention process, (x) marketing, (xi) coordinating social media (xii) service shuttle coordination, (xiii) booking, (xiv) orphan owner management, and (xv) service drive appraisal and warranty sales process.
Follow through on commitments made to customers. Establish and maintain good working relations within dealership departments to reduce conflict and maximize dealer profitability to promote seamless transition of customer relationship to sales and service departments.
Complete and keep up to date all necessary dealership, manufacturer, and state mandated training. Establish and enforce product knowledge standards. Maintain required certifications and licensing for the position. Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that affect vehicle sales and servicing. Following all company policies and procedures. Demonstrating behaviors consistent with Santa Margarita Auto Group values in all interactions with customers, employees and vendors.
JOB REQUIREMENTS: While no experience is necessary, an ideal candidate will be dependable, professional, and have a positive, can-do attitude. Other requirements include: 18 years of age or older. General familiarity with a variety of automobiles. Valid driver's license and clean driving record. Excellent communication and customer service skills. Pre-employment background check and drug test. Must be willing to work as part of a team. Must have basic computer and phone skills.
JOB BENEFITS: Growth opportunities Fast paced work environment Medical & dental insurance Paid time off 401(k) Vehicle purchase plan PAY: $17.00/hr - $19.00/hr plus Commission (Commission Varies) Equal Opportunity Employer
Experience: Degree in Engineering or related field; advanced degree preferred. Recent experience with LS-DYNA software. Ability to create finite element models from 3D CAD geometry. Experience in metallic and composite structures. Experience with bird-strike simulations, composite radomes.
Ability to interpret test data (damage, strain, deflections over time) and correlate simulation to test data. Demonstrated ability to manage priorities effectively. Strong organizational and interpersonal skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Travel as required for customer visits and meetings. Duties and Responsibilities: Technical Point of Contact: Serve as a primary technical point
of contact in named accounts to address customer needs, inquiries, and concerns effectively. Deliver projects consistently, on time, and on budget. Must ensure teams follow the correct procedures, policies, and documentation requirements across project phases.
Identify resource and equipment requirements, efficient capacity planning and manage software and hardware availability. Provide an efficient working atmosphere for the team and ensure objectives are met within the stipulated time. Make presentations on project status. Other Requirements: Complies with all organizational policies and procedures. Maintains strict confidentiality of all customer and/or employee information to assure
customer and/or employee rights are protected. Attends all mandatory management and staff meetings.
Represents the organization in a respectful and professional manner. Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean. Subject to background check. Additional Information: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Company participates in E-Verify. Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion and other terms and conditions of employment.
Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. This job description is subject to change at any time. Retirement Plan: All employees can enroll in the company’s 401k with company matching. Paid Sick time: All full-time employees will receive 32 sick hours per year. Part-time employees will receive 24 hours, or the minimum sick time required by the state.
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Saratech will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY NOTICE : Paydarfar Industries, Inc. dba Saratech is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, interaction, interactionual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
