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This could be the role for you!\nSalary: £30,300 per year, with the opportunity to earn £35,000\nLocation: Vines of Guildford\nHours: 42.5 hrs - Monday-Friday: 0830-1800 with a one-hour unpaid lunch break.\nWe’re looking for a confident, energetic, and proactive individual to become the driving force behind our vehicle stock and showroom presentation. From getting cars ready to advertise online to keeping our forecourt looking fantastic, you’ll play a key role in making sure everything runs like clockwork.\nThis is a brilliant opportunity for someone who loves variety, enjoys taking ownership and wants to make their mark. You don’t necessarily need previous automotive experience - if you’ve got the right attitude, great organisational skills and a willingness to learn, we want to hear from you!\nWe anticipate interviews will take place on 18th and 19th November so keep an eye out for correspondence\nWhat You Will Be Doing:\nNo two days will be the same! You’ll take ownership of a varied role that keeps our vehicles moving and our Sales team supported.\nGetting Cars Sales-Ready: Coordinating the progress of new and used vehicles, keeping track of preparation, and working closely with the Workshop team to obtain pricing and updates.\nCreating Standout Listings: Photographing vehicles and managing our Auto Trader adverts, ensuring our predominantly used car stock is presented accurately and looks its best online.\nKeeping the Forecourt in Check: Taking pride in how our vehicles are displayed, keeping the forecourt organised and ensuring every car makes the right first impression.\nManaging Vehicle Arrivals: Checking in vehicles deliveries, making sure everything is accounted for and the necessary processes are followed.\nShowroom Star: Helping keep our new car showroom looking its best, ensuring vehicles are presented to a high standard, and the space is always ready to welcome customers.\nKeeping Everyone Connected: Working closely with the Sales and Workshop teams, communicating updates, and helping ensure vehicles are ready when needed.\nMaking Things Happen: Taking the initiative, spotting what needs doing next and finding ways to make processes more efficient. You’ll be the go-to person for your area of responsibility, so being organised and taking ownership will be key!\nWhat We’re Looking For:\nWe’re looking for someone with personality, initiative, and a real get-up-and-go attitude. You’ll be happy rolling up your sleeves, working independently and being the person the wider team can rely on.\nYou’ll bring:\nOrganisation in Your DNA: You love a plan, have an eye for detail and can juggle different priorities without letting things slip.\nA Self-Starter Mentality: You don’t wait to be asked. You spot opportunities, take action and see things through.\nConfidence and Communication: You’re comfortable speaking to different people, building relationships and handling conversations that keep your colleagues on track.\nDigital Know-How: You’re confident with technology and quick to pick up new systems, platforms and processes.\nA Creative Spark: You take pride in presentation and enjoy finding ways to make things look better and work smarter.\nA Team-First Attitude: You’re happy working independently, but you understand the importance of supporting colleagues and being someone others can count on.\nA Positive, Can-Do Approach: You bring energy, confidence and fresh ideas, and you’re always willing to get stuck in.\nAutomotive experience would be great, but it’s not essential. Perhaps you’ve worked in customer service, as a Service Advisor or in another fast-paced role where organisation and communication are key. 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