Administrative Assistant - Automotive at Crown Nissan in St. Petersburg, FL

Job description

• Crown Nissan is hiring an Administrative Assistant for their automotive sales and service departments.
• This position requires proficient general office and administrative skills and is primarily responsible for accurate and timely posting of service labor time to repair orders.
• Experience within an automotive dealership is preferred, but not required.
• Crown Automotive Group is a 2026 Tampa Bay TOP WORKPLACE and family-owned, TOP 100 dealership!
• Headquartered in St. Petersburg, FL since 1969, we have several locations throughout the Pinellas County FL area as well as additional locations in Tallahassee, FL; Dublin, OH; Chattanooga and Cleveland, TN.
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Responsibilities

• Ensure 100% documentation compliance with established dealership and manufacturer policies and procedures.
• Maintain cross training and temporarily provide coverage of those duties in their absence.
• Code and computer entry all incoming vehicles.
• Review and monitor all rebate claim procedures.
• Maintain professional appearance and neat work area.
• Follow up with service and sales customers to ensure a great customer experience.
• Attend department meetings as requested.
• Report any safety issues immediately to management.
• Comply with all policies as described in the company's Employee Handbook.
• Other duties may be assigned, based on company’s needs.

Requirements

• Experience with an automotive dealership, preferred.
• Preferred computer knowledge including use of Internet, MS Windows.
• Basic typing/computer entry and calculator skills.
• Basic Phone operation skills.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to meet US employment and Crown’s eligibility requirements
• This position requires pre-hire background check/drug screen.
• Exceptional teamwork skills
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills and customer service skills – approachable, cheerful, helpful, etc.
• Ability to complete detailed paperwork.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Able to handle stress and problems effectively.
• Attention to detail imperative.
• Commitment to company values.
• Maintains professional appearance and demeanor at all times.

Skills

Required

• Basic phone operation skills
• Exceptional teamwork skills
• Ability to complete detailed paperwork
• Attention to detail imperative
• Commitment to company values

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401K w/ company match
• The stability of an established company
• Paid training
• Opportunity for growth and advancement
• Opportunities to serve your community