Porsche Retail Group (PRG) have an excellent opportunity for a Centre Support Assistant / Showroom Host to work for one of the world’s most iconic brands and join Porsche Centre Guildford.
As a Centre Support Assistant / Showroom Host you will be the first point of contact for customers and ensure, they are provided a warm welcome and an outstanding customer journey experience. You will be a brand ambassador, always representing Porsche Retail Group and the Porsche brand.
When you are not hosting customers or responding to incoming enquiries by phone or email, you will support the sales and aftersales teams by managing customer flow and maintaining a pristine showroom environment. From time to time, you will also complete generalist administration duties and participate in hosting events.
Responsibilities:
Welcome visitors and customers promptly and professionally
Guide customers through the showroom, answering questions and providing information about vehicles, features, and promotions
Direct customers to the appropriate department or team member
Manage incoming calls, forwarding them onto the right department.
Ensure the showroom is clean, organized, and visually appealing, including the arrangement of vehicles and product displays
Offering refreshments and ensuring the waiting areas are well stocked and clean
Gathering customer feedback and insights to improve the showroom experience and reporting any concerns
Support administrative tasks as required
Preferred Skills/Experience:
Background in hospitality, retail, reception or similar customer facing role
A friendly and approachable demeanour, with excellent communication skills
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Team orientated mindset
Basic computer skills (Microsoft office, customer database systems)
Desirable Experience
Full Driving Licence
Experience of working in a large franchised automotive dealership
Porsche Retail Group are committed to promoting a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities.
PRG believe diverse teams are catalysts of innovation and create multiple new ideas. One of our priorities is to celebrate diversity in all its dimensions while shaping an aspirational and inclusive company culture.
In return, we offer:
Part time hours of work on a rotating shift pattern, 8am to 6pm daily: Week 1 - Monday, Wednesday & Friday / Week 2 – Monday, Friday & Saturday
£31,500 pro-rata plus 10% monthly bonus
33 days per year, pro rata
Option of a VW Group Vehicle at preferential leasing rates
Dedicated mental health champions
Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products
Life Assurance
DC Pension Scheme
Employee Assistance Program - support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing
Centre:
The biggest ‘Destination Porsche’ centre in Europe. Located in the vibrant Guildford area, this fantastic centre is just a stone’s throw away from a local fitness centre and a bustling retail park. This centre also offers the convenience of free nearby parking and a short walk to Guildford train station.
Company:
Headquartered in Reading alongside Porsche Cars GB Ltd, Porsche Retail Group (PRG) are owned wholly by Porsche Germany. We operate several Porsche Centres, Service Centres and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London and the South-East.
Our journey embodies the Porsche DNA, a love of sports cars and a passion for excellence and challenging the status quo. Our culture of trust, integrity, and empowerment filters through every channel of our business. Our people have passion, thriving on a friendly rivalry that inspires all of us to be better and a genuine desire to go further for our customers and each other.
How to Apply
Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Centre Support Assistant / Showroom Host on behalf of Porsche Retail Group. Your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to. Please only apply if you consent to these terms.
You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.
We look forward to hearing from you