Parts Advisor

Listers Group; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motor retailer group in the UK is seeking a Parts Advisor for its Audi Dealership in Stratford-upon-Avon. Responsibilities include managing parts for customer orders and interacting with clients to provide exceptional service. Ideal candidates should have dealership experience or motor factor knowledge, alongside strong communication skills. The position offers a competitive salary with OTE of £32,000, along with various benefits including 25 days holiday, pension, and staff discounts.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Group life insurance

Staff discount on car servicing

Long service and loyalty incentives

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a parts advisor or knowledge from a motor factor.
• Ability to quickly establish rapport with customers.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Receive deliveries and assist customers at the front desk.
• Pre-pick parts for workshop jobs and check stock availability.
• Process warranty claims and maintain customer records.

Skills

Customer service

Sales ability

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Introduction

We are recruiting for a Parts Advisor to join our Audi Dealership in Stratford-upon-Avon. The hours of work are Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm (1 hour lunch) and Saturdays 8.30 to 1pm on a rota basis (1 in 3). Salary includes a basic salary plus a monthly bonus, with an OTE of £32,000. A Parts Advisor is a key role interacting with all areas of the business including sales, service and our customers. You will be directly involved in supplying Audi parts to the general public, trade customers and our own workshops. This role would perfectly suit a highly‑motivated individual with experience and a passion for providing exceptional levels of customer service for one of the world’s leading car brands. This is an exceptional opportunity for the successful individual to develop, learn and forge a career within parts with Listers Audi.

Role And Responsibilities

• The work is diverse, and you’ll be working both behind the scenes receiving deliveries and at the front desk serving our customers.
• You will be responsible for pre‑picking parts for the workshop job cards, picking parts for customer orders and checking availability of stock from various enquiries.
• Through in‑bound and out‑bound telephone enquiries, walk‑in customers, and internet enquiries you will be developing customer relationships through providing good product knowledge and creating an effective first impression.
• Ensuring consumables and service parts are regularly replenished providing a swift service to our workshop and other departments as well as our trade/retail customers.
• Handles warranty claims processing (relating to parts issues) and completes all relevant administration promptly and accurately (including customer records and invoicing).
• You’ll develop knowledge of our premium Audi products to understand the purpose of vehicle parts and how they function.

About You

• We are looking for someone with previous experience working as a parts advisor within a dealership or you will have gained motor factor knowledge in a similar role with another franchise or specialist parts company.
• However, if you have a good understanding of cars & the ability to learn, we are happy to train the right candidate.
• The ability to quickly establish and build rapport with our customers.
• You should be proactive; sales driven and maintain an outstanding level of customer service.
• You must have excellent communication & organisational skills while working well in a fast‑paced environment.
• A professional individual who is able to work towards tight deadlines.

What We Offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Wellness Programme
• Sick Pay
• Group life insurance
• Staff discount on car servicing
• Listers Benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays
• Long service and loyalty incentives
• Staff referral scheme
• In‑house, manufacturer & professional qualifications
• Company Events

Why Listers?

Founded in 1979, Listers Group stands as one of the largest privately and family‑owned motor retailer groups in the UK. There’s a reason why this is the case, actually there’s over two and a half thousand reasons, our team. Since the very beginning our success has been a product of the fantastic people that work for us. This is recognised by representing some of the world’s most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk and Yorkshire. We support employees in all areas of the business, whatever your aspirations might be Listers has a career for you.