STAGE | Sales Administration & Local Sales Specialist

Volkswagen Financial Services | Italy; Lombardia; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Volkswagen Financial Services | Italy is seeking an organized admin support role to manage local buy-back/sales processes, communicate results, and assist with payment tracking and invoicing. You will support credit checks, ownership transfers, and back-office tasks to ensure smooth operations.

Candidates should be proficient in Microsoft Excel, have good written and spoken English, and show a real interest in the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, with a focus on Excel.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Interest in the automotive industry and willingness to learn about digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Administration of buy-back/sales processes and communication of results to stakeholders.
• Monitor and assist in payment tracking and invoicing activities locally.
• Support in credit checks and ownership transfer related tasks.
• Assist with back-office activities such as self-billing and data updates.
• Coordinate with buyers and external stakeholders to ensure smooth processes.
• Support in damaged vehicle management and B2C sales support.

Skills

Excel

English

Automotive interest

Teamwork

Job description

• Administration of buy-back sales (RAC vehicles) to the National Sales Company (VGI)
• Communication of sales results and confirmation of winning bidders (local sales process)
• Monitoring and control of incoming payments (local sales process
• Support in credit checks on buyers (local sales process)
• Support in the release of sold vehicles (local sales process)
• Support in ownership transfer and invoicing activities (local sales process)
• Assistance with back-office activities, such as self-billing, vehicle registration record checks and customer data updates
• Communication and coordination with buyers and external stakeholders
• Support in the management of severely damaged vehicles and wrecks
• Support in B2C sales processes

Competences

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, with a particular focus on Excel (intermediate level or above)
• Passion for and interest in the automotive industry
• Good command of written and spoken English
• Curiosity about digital tools, AI and emerging technologies is considered a plus

Personal flairs

• Problem-solving attitude
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Team-oriented mindset
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Sense of responsibility
• Ability to collaborate effectively with different departments