At Bowker Motor Group, we're passionate about delivering exceptional vehicles and outstanding customer experience. With our strong reputation across Lancashire and the North West, we represent some of the world's most prestigious automotive brands — including BMW and MINI.
We currently have a vacancy for a Junior Buyer / Buyer Administrator at our BMW and MINI Centres, working across our Preston and Blackburn sites.
As part of our continued expansion, we're looking for a motivated and detail-driven individual to join our Buying Team. This is your opportunity to learn the full automotive buying process while working with premium brands in a fast-paced, professional environment.
The Role:
As a Junior Buyer / Buyer Administrator, you will be key to our business growth by sourcing BMW and MINI used car stock for our successful used car sales operation, with the support and direction of our Management Team.
Includes, but is not limited to:
* Support the Buying Team with day-to-day administration and accurate data handling
* Assist in sourcing and purchasing vehicles to meet business needs
* Process and manage vehicle documentation to a high standard
* Build and maintain relationships with suppliers, dealerships, Motability Operations, and auction houses
* Liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth vehicle acquisition
Skills & Experience:
We're looking for a detail-driven, motivated individual with Motor Trade sales experience. You'll support the sourcing, purchasing, and administration of premium vehicles, working with BMW and MINI in a fast-paced, professional environment.
The ideal candidate:
* Proactive approach with a genuine interest in vehicle buying
* A passion for delivering the highest level of customer service
* Self-motivated
* Excellent interpersonal and organisational skills
* An effective communicator
* Well-presented and personable and confident team player
* A professional and confident telephone manner
* Quality awareness
* Excellent attention to detail
* Full UK driving licence with no more than 6 points
Working hours are 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 6.00pm
The Benefits:
As you will be working within a highly successful and award-winning BMW & MINI Centre, the position offers many benefits:
* Competitive salary and bonus structure with an OTE of £35,000 + Per Annum
* 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) in a complete holiday year (January to December)
* An additional day's holiday in recognition of your birthday
* Bowker Benefits Discount retail shopping platform
* Preferential family rates at BMW, MINI and BMW Motorrad, through the group staff scheme
* Company Vehicle
* Company pension scheme
* Death in Service policy at 1x basic salary
* Work wear supplied
* Childcare voucher scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Training, coaching and development funded
* Incentives and rewards
* Free tickets to local and national events
* Staff social events
* On site car parking
If you share our passion for delivering outstanding customer service and can demonstrate the required skills, experience and enthusiasm, please apply today with your current CV and a covering letter.
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Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Bowker Blackburn Bowker Preston
Job Role: Sales