Our client in Brighton, a Multi Franchised Dealer, is looking for a Showroom Host

Working 4 days a week 08:00 to 18:00; 08:30 to 17:00 Saturday
Commensurate with Skills and responsibilities

OBJECTIVES AND KEY TASKS:

Welcome each customer to the Branch and establish their needs before directing them to the most appropriate member of staff.
Ensure all customers are well attended to and assists them when appropriate.
Maintain a basic knowledge of the Volkswagen products and service in order answer basic sales and service enquiries from the customer.
Assist telephonist by providing cover during lunch and busy periods.
Maintain safe working practices and abide by Brand standards at all times.
To ensure the telephone switchboard is answered, within four rings, in polite and efficient manner, distributing calls and or taking messages where necessary
To ensure that all visitors to the Branch are recorded in the visitors book, and are aware of Health & Safety Issues.
To assist customers with refreshments and ensure that the Customer Reception/ Refreshment areas are kept clean and tidy, and to ensure that relevant newspapers, magazines and entertainment are maintained.
To prepare for New and Used vehicle handovers by ensuring staff are aware delivery bays are prepared

SKILLS REQUIRED

Essential:

The ability to work efficiently with the public
Good telephone manner
Able to convey information clearly & succinctly whether verbal or written
Able to establish effective working relationships with varied personnel
Able to work independently demonstrating initiative and pro-activity
Able to demonstrate sensitivity, diplomacy and tact
Able to persuade negotiate and influence others
Basic administration skills
Basic IT skills

Desirable:

Knowledge of operating a switchboard
Competent with Microsoft Excel and Word

Please remember to quote the reference number when applying – PRS21836

If you are interested in this vacancy or any other similar roles within the automotive sector please contact Lee Dargan at Progress Recruitment Solutions (UK) Ltd now!

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Automotive | Motor Trade | Main Dealer | Administration| Showroom| Brighton | East Sussex