Receptionist

Harper Motors is proud to be one of America's oldest automobile dealerships. Established in 1912 in Eureka, California, we are a true family business. Founder, Harvey M. Harper, traveled from Arizona to Eureka with his family in a 1912 Ford Model-T to settle and begin his Ford dealership in downtown Eureka, located approximately 250 miles north of San Francisco. Today, great-grandson Trevor Harper oversees the operation that has been serving the North Coast for over 100 years. The dealership is located between the cities of Eureka and Arcata on Highway 101 along California's scenic north coast.

Our receptionist receives callers at the dealership, determines the nature of their business and directs callers to their destination. Answers basic inquiries, routes incoming calls, takes messages and provides basic information to all callers. Applicants should be enthusiast about working with the public.

Monday-Friday 8am-5pm with a 1-hour lunch break.

Ask for Anthony. Apply in person. Applications can be picked up at the front desk.

Harper Motors offers a comprehensive benefit program:

- Health, dental, and vision insurance plans

- Paid time off

- 9 Paid holidays

- Life insurance

- 401(k) plan with company contribution

- Available AFLAC

- Employee Pricing on New Vehicles

- Discounts on parts and service

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

-Greets showroom customers and determines the nature of their visit.

-Directs customers to the correct department, notifies the appropriate person that a customer is waiting and introduces the customer to a salesperson.

-Answers incoming phone calls. Directs caller to appropriate department or individual or takes a thorough message.

-Communicates with callers and visitors in a professional, friendly and efficient manner.

-Obtains basic demographic information about each customer, using an ups card, a computer system, a log sheet or other method established by the dealership.

-Enters data into prospect tracking system and runs prospect reports for managers weekly.

-Communicates messages to the appropriate parties in a timely manner.

-Types memos, correspondence, reports and other documents.

-Assists service customers during the morning and evening service rush whenever possible.

-Assists with clerical duties as requested.

-Maintains a professional appearance.

-Other tasks as assigned.

Must be 18 years of age, have a valid CA license, and clean driving record.

All qualified candidates must be reliable, pass a pre-employment physical, background check and drug test.