Visual Merchandiser - 7 Month Fixed Term Contract

Trust Ford; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in Ballymena is seeking an IT proficient individual to manage used car adverts, ensure data accuracy, and maintain customer engagement. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to thrive in a busy, target-driven environment. This role offers a basic salary, generous holiday, and additional benefits.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme

Cycle to work purchase scheme

Access to Perks at Work discount website

Qualifications

• Full valid driving licence required.
• Excellent communication skills necessary.
• Ability to work under deadlines in a busy environment essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all used car adverts are accurate with high-quality descriptions.
• Maintain and update vehicle images and data in the dealer management system.
• Manage incoming stock purchases and ensure accurate vehicle data.

Skills

IT proficiency in MS Office products

Communication skills

Ability to work in a target-driven environment

Positive attitude to customer service

Job description

Overview

Department: Sales

Location: Ballymena

Salary Range: Basic Salary £28,089 per year plus 33 days holiday, Life Assurance and other great Company benefits

Contract Type: Fixed Contract

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

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 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.

Requirements

• 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'?

Benefits

• 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 notes

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 therefore 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.

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.

To request any adjustments, please ask this during the application stage or contact the Recruitment Team.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - To help us be more inclusive, 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 would encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any requirements you may have.

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.

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