Visual Merchandiser

Trustfordjobs; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Pension Scheme

Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme

Discounts on Service

Charity volunteer day

Cycle to work scheme

Perks at Work discounts

Job summary

TrustFord, the largest Ford dealership in Europe, is looking for a detail-oriented candidate to manage used car advertisements. Key responsibilities include ensuring advert quality, maintaining vehicle images, and updating management systems.

Successful candidates will demonstrate IT proficiency in MS Office and dealer DMS systems, along with excellent communication skills. TrustFord offers generous rewards, opportunities for progression, and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office products and dealer DMS systems.
• Excellent communication skills required.
• Positive attitude towards customer service with an interest in customer needs.
• Ability to work in a busy, target-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure used car adverts are accurate and high quality.
• Maintain high-quality images and videos of used car stock.
• Update dealer management computer system with new information.
• Manage incoming stock purchases and capture vehicle data.

Skills

IT proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Customer service

Tools

MS Office

Dealer DMS systems

Web-based applications

Job description

We love what we do, we’re proud of our brand and excited for the future.

TrustFord is the largest Ford dealership in Europe and part of the Ford Motor Company. One of the most famous brands in the world, we have a long history to be proud of and a secure and exciting future to look forward to. We love what we do – whether that’s working with incredible cars and vehicles, driving the standard in customer care, or helping our business invest and innovate in new areas.

We are looking for someone who is IT proficient in MS Office products, dealer DMS systems and other web based Apps and programs. You'll be responsible for ensuring that all used car adverts are accurate and have a high quality description to promote enquires and sales. You'll maintain and ensure high quality images and videos are taken of all used car stock and constantly update the dealer management computer system with new information, data and vehicle images. You will maintain and be responsible for site reviews with the line manager and take appropriate action to ensure all vehicle and forecourt presentation standards are consistently met by the used car team. The successful candidate will also manage incoming stock purchases ensuring that all vehicle data and key information is captured and recorded accurately for onward vehicle promotion / advertising.

• Have you got a full valid driving licence?
• Can you demonstrate that you have excellent communication skills?
• Do you have the ability to work within a busy target driven environment and to deadlines?
• Do you have a positive attitude to customer service with a real interest in the 'customers needs'?

Together with our generous rewards and structured approach to training and development, we offer real job security and every opportunity to progress.

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) in addition to an annual leave purchase & sale scheme
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
• Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme
• Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Parts
• 1 day each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
• Cycle to work purchase scheme
• Access to Perks at Work discount website

For your first 2 days in the business, you’ll be attending our fantastic residential induction academy. This is at a lovely hotel in the heart of the Northampton countryside, where you’ll learn all about our business before you start your new role.

Our PPA is what makes TrustFord. Our Network Groups support us in allowing for every colleague to respect and care for one another no matter what... be it your race, ability, gender, or who you love. This helps us to develop inclusive and diverse teams, truly representative of the communities that we operate in. We welcome applications from everyone. We work with our colleague network Groups - including our Race, LGBTQ+, Disability and Gender Networks to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.

TrustFord is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than ability to carry out the job role.

All offers of employment are subject to a background check.

We advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers. If we need agency assistance then we will contact agencies from our Preferred Supplier List. Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.