Service BDC Agent Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Job Type: Full-Time Position Summary The Service BDC Agent supports the Service Department by communicating with customers, scheduling service appointments, following up on service opportunities, and driving customer retention and service-lane traffic. This role requires strong communication skills, a positive attitude, extreme attention to detail, and the ability to manage a high volume of phone calls, text messages, emails, and customer follow-up. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, organized, motivated by results, and comfortable working in a fast-paced automotive dealership environment utilizing industry-leading software platforms. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Inbound & Outbound Communication • Inbound Management: Handle incoming service calls, texts, and emails to assist customers with scheduling appointments. • Outbound Campaigns: Call customers regarding maintenance needs, declined services, missed appointments, recalls, and marketing initiatives. • Lead Monitoring: Monitor assigned leads and follow-up opportunities to ensure customers receive timely communication. • Appointment Confirmation: Confirm upcoming service appointments and communicate relevant arrival details to customers. • Rescheduling Care: Follow up with customers who missed or canceled appointments to successfully reschedule them. Departmental Support & Data Integrity • Capacity Scheduling: Schedule appointments accurately using Xtime, aligning customer needs with shop capacity and Service Department availability. • CRM & DMS Data Entry: Maintain accurate customer contact information and highly detailed notes within Reynolds and Reynolds and dealership systems. • Internal Coordination: Communicate effectively with Service Advisors and Service Management to escalate issues when appropriate. • Metric Achievement: Meet or exceed department goals for outbound dials, appointments scheduled, and appointment show rates. • Professional Development: Participate in ongoing training and coaching sessions to improve performance. Qualifications & Requirements • Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong, professional phone presence. • Multitasking: Proven ability to prioritize responsibilities and multitask in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. • Outbound Comfort: Comfortable making a significant number of outbound customer phone calls each day. • Tech-Savvy: Proficiency with automotive software; hands-on experience with Reynolds and Reynolds (ERA/Ignite) and Xtime is highly preferred. • Reliability: Dependable attendance, strong punctuality, and a positive, team-oriented attitude. • Experience: Automotive dealership, call center, BDC, or customer service experience is preferred. • Language: Bilingual in English and Spanish is a major plus for our local market. What We Offer • Competitive Compensation: Base hourly pay plus performance-based monthly bonuses tied to appointment show rates. • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. • Retirement Security: 401(k) plan options. • Work-Life Balance: Paid time off (PTO) and vacation days. • Career Growth: Ongoing professional training and clear pathways for internal advancement. Performance Expectations Success in this position is measured through a combination of customer experience and operational results: • Appointment Metrics: Individual appointment-setting performance and appointment show rates. • Activity Levels: Daily outbound call volume and general customer-contact activity. • Speed to Contact: Response time to inbound digital opportunities and follow-up completion. • Data Accuracy: Precision of booked appointments and customer information entered into Xtime and Reynolds and Reynolds. Core Competencies • Customer-focused and professional • Results-oriented and accountable • Organized with strong follow-up habits • Adaptable problem solver