Front Desk Receptionist - San Diego, CA

Ever

San Diego, CA

On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at entry-to-mid-level professionals in retail or customer-facing roles who thrive in on-site environments and can manage fast-paced administrative tasks with a focus on hospitality and EV education.

Best fit for

Candidates with prior retail or hospitality experience and a customer-first mindset
— “Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-first mindset”
Individuals comfortable with administrative systems and proactive customer engagement
— “Accurately track customer visits, appointments, and handoffs in internal systems”
Professionals who can operate independently and take ownership of tasks
— “Ability to operate with ownership and minimal supervision”

Things to consider

On-site presence is mandatory with no remote or hybrid arrangements available
— “No remote or hybrid arrangements. Availability required during high-volume periods, weekend hours, and month-end close.”
The role involves direct customer interaction and EV education, requiring comfort with technical topics
— “Educate customers on EV technology, incentives, charging, and ownership costs”

How to stand out

Highlight experience in managing guest flow and optimizing customer wait times
— “Monitor showroom traffic and proactively communicate with the sales team to minimize wait times”
Emphasize your ability to manage multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail
— “Highly organized with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment”
Showcase your experience with CRM or scheduling tools if applicable
— “Experience using CRM or scheduling tools is a plus”
Demonstrate your ability to follow up and manage post-sale customer interactions
— “Proactively follow up with recent buyers to encourage positive reviews on Google, Yelp, and other platforms”
Mention your ability to maintain a welcoming environment and manage physical displays
— “Maintain a clean, organized, and professional front desk and lobby environment, including vehicle displays”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Individual

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

positive customer feedback
efficient customer service
clean and organized environment

Typical background

front deskreceptionistcustomer service

Skills & requirements

Required

Customer ServiceAppointment ManagementVehicle KnowledgeCommunicationAdministrative Tasks

Preferred

EV TechnologyCRM Tools

Stack & domain

Google WorkspaceCRMSlack

About the role

Original posting from Ever via Greenhouse

Front Desk Receptionist, Ever - San Diego
About Us
Ever is building the future of auto retail. As the first AI-native auto retail platform, we are building the next $100B+ automotive business, starting with electric vehicles. Our AI-native product and operations power our full-stack auto retail business, serving EV buyers and sellers across the nation, both online and offline.
Based out of San Francisco and expanding nationwide, we are backed by leading investors and led by former tech & automotive professionals from Uber, Tesla, Rivian, Lithia, Penske, Carvana, Lyft, Meta, J.P. Morgan, BCG, and more. After our recently completed Series A financing, we have raised $100M in total equity and debt funding. We are growing rapidly and actively recruiting exceptional talent to join our mission of building the next-generation auto retail platform. Learn more about us at evercars.com.
Key Responsibilities:
What You’ll Do
Greet and check in scheduled guests upon arrival for their appointment slots
Coordinate with assigned EV Consultants for seamless handoff for sales consultations and delivery pickups
Ensure every guest receives a welcoming, professional, and efficient first impression
Educate customers on EV technology, incentives, charging, and ownership costs
Manage and maintain the daily schedule for test drives and vehicle deliveries
Monitor showroom traffic and proactively communicate with the sales team to minimize wait times
Confirm appointments and communicate any delays or changes in real time
Facilitate final vehicle key hand-offs during delivery appointments
Collect guest feedback on their delivery experience
Educate customers on post-sale support via support@evercars.com, including 90-day warranty processes
Set clear expectations for follow-up communications and review requests
Proactively follow up with recent buyers to encourage positive reviews on Google, Yelp, and other platforms
Maintain a clean, organized, and professional front desk and lobby environment, including vehicle displays
Ensure the “Coffee Zone” is stocked, clean, and welcoming for guests
Answer and route incoming calls, emails, and inquiries
Accurately track customer visits, appointments, and handoffs in internal systems
Support sales and operations teams with administrative tasks (data entry, paperwork, filing)
Qualifications & Fit
2+ years of experience in a front desk, receptionist, retail, or customer-facing role
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-first mindset
Highly organized with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
Reliable, detail-oriented, and punctual
Ability to operate with ownership and minimal supervision
Technical Skills
Familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Calendar)
Experience using CRM or scheduling tools is a plus
Comfortable using Slack or similar communication tools
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in automotive, dealership, retail, or hospitality environments
Bilingual (English + Spanish or other languages) is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: $21-$25 per hour
Employment Type: Full-Time
Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage; 401(k); PTO and sick time.
Location
San Diego, CA — On-Site Required. No remote or hybrid arrangements. Availability required during high-volume periods, weekend hours, and month-end close.

Source: Ever careers (Greenhouse)