Ford Recall Specialist

Summary
The Recall Repair Specialist will be responsible for effectively managing a territory to ensure that critical Takata airbag recalls, and other Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) repair initiatives assigned are completed, or cases closed on identified vehicles in their assigned geography.
Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct field canvassing, “door knocks” and face-to-face visits at identified addresses to facilitate repairs or close cases with required documentation
• Utilize MarketSource Salesforce.com Dashboard to review repair case assignments and closures
• Subject matter expert on Takata Airbag Recall and/or other repair information
• Complete, upload, and record all information to specific requirements in Salesforce.com
• Utilize mapping and route optimization tools to effectively maximize productivity
• Educate VIN owners on the extreme importance of getting their vehicles repaired
• Overcome hesitancy and resistance from Vehicle owners facilitating repairs
• Develop relationships and work closely with assigned dealerships in designated markets and field team members
• Contact or visit other locations as assigned
• Conduct investigative work to verify the accuracy of identified outcomes from call reports
• Utilize databases and additional resources to find supporting documentation that substantiates or updates outcomes
• Utilize available online resources to identify the location, owner, and disposition of identified target.
• Conduct follow-up calls to validate phone numbers and/or schedule appointments for the field team
• Document results of research in Salesforce.com or another database as directed
• Must complete and maintain required certification to complete mobile repairs.
• Obtain the owner’s permission and conduct specifically authorized repair(s) to identified targeted vehicles. Strictly follow manufacturers’ training and procedures for the make, model, and year of the identified vehicle.
• Obtain, and keep secure replacement parts and tools according to current procedure and policy.
• Return defective or replaced parts according to current policy, and complete necessary documentation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proven experience interacting with customers in person, via phone call, text, and email
• Effective communication and organization skills
• Ability to work independently in the field with limited supervision
• Ability to analyze and utilize key information to create territory action plans to achieve business objectives
• Ability to make independent decisions in the field positively impacting business objectives
• Excellent written, verbal, and communication skills
• Ability and willingness to conduct presentations to both small and large groups of people, to a diverse audience including, Dealership personnel, customers, and community leaders
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule, weekends, and evenings
• Bilingual desired (English/Spanish)

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of work experience
• Automotive technician background preferred; or proven technical acumen required for mobile repair certification
• Must have reliable transportation to perform essential functions within an assigned geographic area
• Valid Driver’s License

Additional Job Requirements

• Frequently position self to get in and out of a vehicle
• Frequently position self to work in tight or restrictive spaces when completing mobile repairs
• Must be able to remain in varying prolonged positions while completing mobile repairs
• Regularly ascend and descend stairs
• Frequently move objects weighing up to twenty pounds
• Consistently work in outdoor weather conditions

Additional Information :MarketSource is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. This role may be eligible for the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $26.44 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $26