Parts Advisor - Toyota

Snows Group; Exeter; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established automotive retailer in Exeter is seeking a Parts Advisor to enhance its parts department's sales through effective customer service and product management. The role involves managing part inventories, assisting customers, and ensuring quality service. The ideal candidate will possess technical experience with vehicle parts and demonstrate excellent communication skills. Join a dynamic team offering competitive salary, bonuses, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

30 days holiday plus additional holiday

Recommend a Friend Bonus

Life Assurance Benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Tool box insurance (role dependent)

Qualifications

• Must have experience in handling vehicle parts.
• Ability to plan and organize work efficiently.
• PC literate with effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer inquiries and part orders smoothly.
• Check and report stock discrepancies.
• Maintain good relationships with customers and colleagues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication

Education

Technical Qualification or experience with vehicle parts

Job description

Location Exeter Region Devon Category Toyota - Exeter (STE)
(Parts) Vacancy Type Permanent/Full Time Salary £26,000 - £32,000 OTECompetitive salary(Uncapped) Job Summary

The Driving Spirit

Based in the South and South-West of England, Snows Motor Group isan AM Top 50 automotive retailer covering 20brands across54franchises. Wedifferentiate ourselvesfrom ourcompetitorsby delivering an exceptional level of service toboth ourcustomers and manufacturingpartners. We are currently on the lookout for aParts Advisorto join our Toyotateam at Snows Group based in Exeter.

Your day

TheParts Advisorrole is to satisfy all customer requirements regarding parts and increase all aspects of the parts departments business through structured direct selling.

Your day will include:

• Ensuring a prompt and courteous manner when dealing with customer enquiries, selling the benefits of our products and services, adhering to all trading terms, discounts, and procedures for handling payment for parts.
• Ensure accurate ordering, checking and location of all parts, reporting stock discrepancies and damage to the Service Manager.
• Ensure the safe return of old exchange units and warranty items to the Parts Department, clean and drained of fluids. Make ready for credit return including all necessary paperwork.
• Ensure that all chargeable cases are handled correctly to avoid damage and are returned in a timely manner.
• Pack and load parts correctly to avoid damage or loss, for dispatch to customers via van delivery or postal/carrier services.
• Maintain a good working relationship with all internal and external customers updating prospect records as necessary.

Have you got what it takes?

• Able to plan, organise self and meet agreed work deadlines.
• Able to assimilate information quickly and provide considered responses.
• Attention to detail and maintains good, accurate quality of work.
• Technical Qualification or proven experience of working with vehicle parts.
• Abe to communicate effectively with team, manage external relationships and customer relationships.
• PC and web literate.

Hours of work:

Monday - Friday 08:00 - 5:00pm (1 hour lunch)
Saturday 08:30 - 1:00pm

What is in it for you?

• Highly competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Full training and support to help you immerse yourself in the role and Snows values.
• 30 days holiday, inc. Bank Holidays, plus additional holiday entitlement as recognition of length of service with Snows at 5, 10, 15, 20 years anniversary.
• Birthday day off
• Discounted MOTs, Service and Parts.
• Recommend a Friend Bonus/ Introducing a Customer Bonus.
• Life Assurance Benefit.
• Snows Contributory Pension Scheme.
• BEN – Employee Assistance Programme.
• Excellent development opportunities to learn and grow with Snows.
• Role dependant – tool box insurance

Please be aware this advert will remain open until the vacancy has been filled. Interviews will take place throughout this period; therefore, we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.

Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of applying then please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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Thank you for applying to Snows.