Corporate Support Executive

Group 1 Automotive; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in Chelmsford is seeking a Corporate Support Executive to provide excellent admin support and manage relationships with corporate customers. The role includes handling queries, maintaining databases, and supporting key account managers. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills and possess a full UK driving licence. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including generous leave and discounts on vehicles.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Exclusive retail discounts

Discounts on new and used cars

Company pension scheme

Flexible working options

Paid volunteer day

Continuous learning opportunities

Responsibilities

• Deliver first-class and prompt admin support to the Corporate Hub.
• Help develop relationships with purchasers from existing Corporate customers.
• Support LBDMs, Key Account Managers and Broker Account Managers.
• Act as a key point of contact for Corporate customers.
• Construct quotes according to negotiated terms.
• Maintain the Corporate customer database.
• Manage customer demonstration bookings.
• Order and locate vehicles to fulfil sold orders.
• Resolve discrepancies and escalate issues to the Corporate Hub Manager.
• Ensure timely processing and documentation.
• Agree profit on deals before month-end closure.
• Track and control vehicle debtors.
• Initiate and maintain vehicle deal files.

Skills

Strong customer awareness

Excellent negotiation and communication skills

Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Corporate Support Executive – BMW Chelmsford Corporate Hub

Want to be the best you can be? It's what drives us too.

Working in our Corporate team as a Corporate Support Executive, you'll be a key part of the business, delivering first-class admin support and helping develop great relationships with our corporate customers.

As part of a successful, global automotive group, you’ll broaden your experience across brands and sites. And with the right support from us, you’ll be able to progress as high as you can aim.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover
• We’re open to flexible working options – just ask

What you’ll do day to day

• Deliver first-class and prompt admin support to the Corporate Hub
• Help develop relationships with purchasers from existing Corporate customers
• Support LBDMs, Key Account Managers and Broker Account Managers
• Act as a key point of contact for Corporate customers
• Construct quotes according to negotiated terms
• Maintain the Corporate customer database
• Manage customer demonstration bookings
• Order and locate vehicles to fulfil sold orders
• Resolve discrepancies and escale issues to the Corporate Hub Manager
• Ensure timely processing and documentation
• Agree profit on deals before month-end closure
• Track and control vehicle debtors
• Initiate and maintain vehicle deal files

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill − if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

• Strong customer awareness
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills
• Able to meet deadlines and work under pressure
• Full UK Driving Licence

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don’t need to love cars to work with us - just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.

Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork – Professionalism

These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.