Sales Administrator

Group 1 Automotive; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in Manchester seeks a Sales Administrator to handle vehicle sales paperwork, maintain databases, and ensure compliance. Ideal candidates are organized, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills. Join a growing team committed to exceptional customer service with various benefits including annual leave and retail discounts.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Retail discounts

Pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Healthcare support

Paid volunteer day

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in administrative tasks.
• Experience working towards deadlines.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Complete administration for vehicle sales and purchases.
• Maintain customer databases and stock.
• Register sold vehicles according to standards.
• Provide data to management and manufacturers.
• Liaise with sales team to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Ability to work to deadlines

Strong teamwork skills

Strong organisational skills

Professional communication skills

Confident computer skills

Job description

Overview

Sales Administrator – Volkswagen Van Centre Manchester

Fun, exciting, rewarding work. Join us for the ride.

As part of a successful, global automotive group, you’ll have the drive to deliver outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers. You’ll broaden your experience across both sites and brands, 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

• Completing all administration paperwork for vehicle sales and purchases.
• Maintaining and updating our stock and customer databases.
• Registering sold vehicles to regulated standards.
• Providing statistical and department related information to the management team and manufacturer.
• Liaising with the sales team regularly to ensure the department runs smoothly.
• Maintaining thorough product knowledge and updating your knowledge through manufacturer led training.
• Maintaining good housekeeping standards and orderly administration of your work.
• Liaising with Auditors to meet their requirements

Helpful skills and qualifications

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

• Ability to work to deadlines and targets whilst maintaining strong attention to detail
• Strong teamwork skills
• Strong organisational and multi-tasking skills
• Confident and professional communication skills
• Confident computer skills

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.