Benefits include;
The opportunity for an experienced Automotive Aftersales Advisor, to join a friendly team within Bentley and Lamborghini Tunbridge Wells. We believe that by identifying your potential and investing in your future, you will be able to develop skills and gain the experience that will enrich your career prospects.
1. Salary – £25,837 Basic
2. £30,000 to £35,000 OTE (with company bonus and commission scheme)
3. Training/Qualification Opportunities
4. 31 Days Paid Annual Leave (Including Bank Holidays)
5. Preferential rates for servicing, MOTs and parts
6. Fantastic discounts on vehicles sales
7. Access to a vehicle Flexi-lease affinity scheme through SOGO www.sogomobility.co.uk
8. Pension scheme
9. Life Insurance Benefit
10. Cycle To Work Scheme
11. Associate Award Events
12. Length of Service Recognition Scheme
13. Associate Assistance Programme (AAP) - Confidential access to a range of support and advice, including a confidential helpline, counselling sessions, access to a Doctor 24/7, physio advice and support from other Health Experts.
Job Role
To be the first point of contact for all Service guests, by way of providing a professional reception and facilitating the efficient operation of the Service department’s workshop in order to maximise the Guest Experience and departmental profitability through all guest services.
Key Responsibilities and Duties (list not exhaustive)
14. Book in vehicles, ensuring appointments are convenient for the guest and the company and are in line with workshop capacity.
15. Produce accurate job cards, invoices and related guest information, providing relevant information to both the workshop and external guests.
16. Liaise with the parts department to ensure parts availability, keeping guests informed.
17. Greet all guests at reception, offering courtesy services as appropriate and confirming details before repairs are carried out. Ensuring vehicle inspections are carried out with guests prior to commencement of works.
18. Inform guests on the progress of each job, ensuring authority for any additional work before this is completed.
19. Collect any money/signed authority due prior to the release of a vehicle and ensure this is processed promptly.
20. Log all guest complaints, passing relevant information to the manager and ensuring a speedy conclusion.
21. Maintain the reception area in accordance with departmental standards and identified guest needs.
22. Provide guests with explanations of all work carried out and recommendations, optimising additional upselling opportunities to enhance the Guest Experience.
23. Maintain records of all Service guests to enable guest follow-ups to be carried out.
24. Comply with all FCA requirements and operate within legislative guidelines at all times.
25. Maintain adequate supplies of departmental stationaries at all times.
26. Respond to telephone and written enquiries in a prompt, courteous and efficient manner.
27. Check all parts returned by guests for damage and condition, noting down returns details and logging the parts back into the department.
28. Maintain a tidy and organised stock warehouse, arranging stock as per guest and workshop requests.
29. Update and maintain parts literature and related information to promote a speedy and effective service for all guests.
30. Maintain an accurate account of stock via stock check and booking out procedures of parts.
31. Process invoices for the purchase of parts to ensure the prompt receipt of payments when applicable.
Work Pattern
This is a permanent full-time position:
32. Monday – Friday (08:00 – 18:00)
33. Saturdays (08:00 – 13:00) on rota basis of 1 in 2
Successful applicants will possess and be able to offer;
34. Full UK Driving Licence with no major endorsements
35. Minimum of 1 years previous experience within a similar role (i.e., Customer Service, Service/Parts/Warranty Advisor) is essential
36. Proven sales skills and excellent customer service experience and the ability to handle conflicting demands
37. Possess excellent communication, organisation an inter-personal skills
38. Be enthusiastic, respectful and friendly to guests and colleagues
39. Possess a positive / can-do attitude
40. Have the passion and ability to deliver an outstanding guest experience
41. Possess high levels of integrity and drive to succeed
42. Computer literate, including Microsoft Office