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We're looking for a customer-focused, relationship-driven Customer Experience Specialist to join our growing Service Business Development Center in Portland, Maine.\nIn this role, you'll do much more than answer phones-you'll serve as a trusted first point of contact for our customers, helping them schedule vehicle service, answering questions, and ensuring every interaction reflects the exceptional customer experience Berlin City is known for.\nNo automotive experience is necessary- if you bring a customer service mindset, we'll provide training, tools, and career development to help you succeed.\nStarting Pay: $18.00-$20.00 per hour, based on experience + a Performance Bonus of up to $125 per week\nWhy You'll Love Working Here:\nPaid training with ongoing coaching and professional development\nNo automotive experience required-we invest in your success\nA career path with opportunities to advance into leadership, service advising, management, and other dealership roles\nGain experience using modern CRM platforms, scheduling software, and dealership technology that will strengthen your professional skill set\nCompetitive hourly pay plus weekly performance bonuses\nPaid time off that begins accruing on your first day\nComprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance\n401(k) with employer contribution\nHealth & Wellness reimbursement of up to $75 per month\nEmployee discounts\nRecognition programs that celebrate outstanding customer service and high performance\nA collaborative, team-oriented culture where your ideas and contributions matter\nPosition Overview:\nAs a Customer Experience Specialist, you'll play an essential role in delivering an exceptional customer experience before customers even arrive at the dealership.\nYou'll build meaningful relationships with customers over the phone, through email, and via text, helping them schedule vehicle service, answer questions, and ensuring they feel informed, valued, and confident throughout the service process.\nYour professionalism, communication skills, and ability to anticipate customer needs directly contribute to customer satisfaction, customer loyalty, and the continued success of our service department. Rather than simply scheduling appointments, you'll help create a seamless, personalized experience that keeps customers coming back.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for professionals with backgrounds in customer service, hospitality, healthcare, banking, retail, customer success, or administrative support who enjoy building relationships and making a positive impact every day.\nWhat You'll Do:\nDeliver an exceptional customer experience during every interaction by phone, email, text, and online.\nServe as a trusted first point of contact by listening to customer needs and providing personalized solutions.\nBuild strong relationships with current and future service customers through proactive communication and follow-up.\nAnswer incoming Service Department calls promptly and professionally while creating positive first impressions.\nSchedule service appointments efficiently while maximizing convenience for customers.\nCommunicate with customers using their preferred method, including phone, text, and email.\nFollow up with customers to confirm appointments, answer questions, and ensure a seamless service experience.\nPartner closely with the Service Department to provide a consistent, high-quality customer experience from start to finish.\nMaintain accurate customer information within the CRM system to support effective communication and follow-up.\nResolve customer questions with empathy, professionalism, and urgency.\nContinuously looks for opportunities to exceed customer expectations and strengthen long-term customer relationships.\nWho You Are:\nWe're looking for someone who:\nIs passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences.\nNaturally builds rapport and enjoys connecting with people.\nHas excellent verbal and written communication skills.\nMaintains a positive, professional attitude while managing multiple priorities.\nIs calm, resourceful, and solution-oriented in a fast-paced environment.\nTakes ownership of customer concerns and follows through until they're resolved.\nLearns new technology quickly and enjoys working with CRM systems and scheduling software.\nIs organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple conversations simultaneously.\nDemonstrates initiative, accountability, and a strong work ethic.\nIs motivated by achieving goals while always putting the customer first.\nQualifications:\nMinimum of 1 year of customer service experience\nPrevious experience in hospitality, healthcare, banking, retail, customer success, administrative support, contact centers, or concierge-style service is highly valued\nStrong computer skills and confidence learning new technology\nExperience with CRM software or appointment scheduling systems is a plus but not required\nMust be at least 18 years of age\nAuthorized to work in the United States\nAbility to successfully pass a pre-employment background check\nWho We Are:\nBerlin City Auto Group is a family of dealerships serving communities throughout Maine and Vermont. We believe our greatest competitive advantage is our people. Guided by our core values of Humility, Integrity, and Passion, we're committed to delivering extraordinary customer experiences while creating meaningful career opportunities for our associates.\nLearn more about Berlin City Auto Group and our career opportunities at: www.berlincitycareers.com\nEEOC \nSummit Automotive Partners is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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