Part Time Showroom Host

Cooks Motor Group; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive group as a Part Time Showroom Host in Maidstone. You will be the first point of contact for customers, ensuring a warm and welcoming environment. The role involves greeting visitors, managing the showroom, and performing administrative tasks. Enjoy benefits like 33 days of annual leave, retail discounts, and a company pension scheme. We value diversity and encourage enthusiastic applicants to apply, regardless of meeting every requirement.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Exclusive retail discounts

Discounts on new and used cars

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Dedicated support for wellbeing

24/7 access to healthcare professionals

Paid day to volunteer

Company share purchase plan

Training and development opportunities

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer service role delivering positive experiences.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome customers and visitors professionally.
• Manage customer waiting area and showroom cleanliness.
• Perform general administrative duties and handle enquiries.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Part Time Showroom Host – Toyota Maidstone

Want to meet your potential and have a great time doing it?

In this customer-facing role, you will be the first point of contact for all customers that come through our doors. You should have excellent communication and organisational skills, and the ability to create a warm and welcoming environment.

As part of a successful, global automotive group, you’ll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. With the right support, you’ll be able to progress as far as you 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
• 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
• 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
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover
• We’re open to flexible working options – just ask

What you’ll do day to day

• Greet and welcome customers and visitors in a friendly and professional manner
• Accurately record calls & visits, and relay messages promptly
• Perform general administrative duties, such as handling customer enquiries
• Manage customer waiting area and showroom, ensuring a clean and welcoming environment
• Provide support with additional tasks as required to ensure smooth business operations

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don’t worry about ticking off every skill here—if you care about delivering great experiences, we want to hear from you.

• Demonstrated experience in a customer service role, with the ability to deliver a positive customer experience consistently
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a friendly and professional manner
• Proven ability to multitask and perform well under pressure
• Excellent organisational skills, with strong attention to detail
• IT literate, proficient in Microsoft Office, and quick to learn new systems

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

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We have over 7,000 colleagues dedicated to exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships across the UK representing 21 brands.

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

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive, we pride ourselves on our five core values: Respect, Integrity, Transparency, Teamwork, and Professionalism. These principles guide everything we do, from business functions and customer interactions to community engagement and team relationships.