Visual Merchandiser

TrustFord; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A major automotive dealership in Greater London is seeking an individual to manage used car adverts, ensuring they are accurate and enticing. This role involves taking high-quality images and videos, updating the management system, and managing stock purchases. Success in this position requires strong IT skills, a full driving licence, and excellent communication skills. In addition, a competitive salary and numerous benefits including 33 days of annual leave and pension scheme are offered.

Benefits

Industry leading package

33 days annual leave

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme

Discounts on Service, Bodyshop and Parts

1 day for volunteer work

Cycle to work purchase scheme

Access to Perks at Work discount website

Responsibilities

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

Skills

IT proficiency in MS Office products

Full valid driving licence

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a busy target-driven environment

Strong computer skills, especially with Microsoft Excel

Positive attitude to customer service

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for ensuring that all used car adverts are accurate and have a high quality description to promote enquiries and sales. You will 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.

Qualifications & Skills

• IT proficiency in MS Office products, dealer DMS systems and other web‑based apps and programs.
• Full valid driving licence.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work within a busy target‑driven environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong computer skills, especially the use of Microsoft Excel.
• Positive attitude to customer service with a real interest in the customer’s needs.

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary, the position offers:

• Industry leading package
• 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

Application & Induction

For your first 2 days in the business, you’ll be attending our fantastic residential induction academy 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. When completing your application please give specific detail of your experience, skills and previous responsibilities that you believe would be relevant to the role you are applying for. We blind recruit so our Recruiting Managers will not see your personal details or your CV until you have been selected to attend an interview. Our application form is your opportunity to detail all of your experience as you would on your CV.

Inclusive Culture

Our PPA is what makes TrustFord. Our Network Groups support us in allowing 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 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 Race, LGBTQ+, Disability and Gender Networks – to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds.

Adjustments & Flexible Working

To request any adjustments, please ask this during the application stage or contact the Recruitment Team. Happy to talk flexible working – requests for flexible working will be considered at any point in your application or employment. Although we may deem this may not be suitable for every role, we will try and be supportive where we can. We encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any requirements you may have.

Legal & Background Check

TrustFord is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than the ability to carry out the job role. All offers of employment are subject to a background check.

Agency Policy

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.