Job Description:
General Administrative Support:
- Provide daily administrative support to the dealership's sales, finance, and operations teams.
- Manage emails, calendars, appointments, and other administrative correspondence.
- Perform accurate data entry, record keeping, and document management.
- Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and other business documents as required.
- Maintain organised electronic filing systems and ensure records are updated regularly.
Dealership Operations Support:
- Assist with processing vehicle sales documentation, purchase orders, invoices, and other dealership paperwork.
- Maintain and update vehicle inventory records, including vehicle details, pricing, and availability.
- Coordinate with dealership staff regarding vehicle sales, deliveries, and outstanding documentation.
- Support vehicle registration, ownership transfer, and compliance documentation processes.
- Monitor and follow up on pending administrative requirements to ensure timely completion.
Sales and Customer Support:
- Assist the sales team with preparing quotations, sales agreements, and customer documentation.
- Update customer information and sales activities in the dealership's Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
- Respond to customer enquiries through email or other communication platforms when required.
- Coordinate customer appointments, vehicle deliveries, and follow-up activities.
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of customer and sales-related information.
Finance and Reporting Support:
- Assist with invoice preparation, payment tracking, and reconciliation of dealership records.
- Coordinate with finance and accounting teams regarding outstanding payments and documentation.
- Prepare and maintain sales reports, inventory reports, and other operational reports.
- Support finance-related administrative tasks, including vehicle financing and floorplan documentation, where applicable.
- Ensure accuracy and confidentiality when handling financial and customer information.
Coordination and Process Improvement:
- Communicate effectively with dealership staff, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor outstanding tasks and follow up to ensure deadlines are met.
- Identify opportunities to improve administrative processes and workflow efficiency.
- Provide additional administrative support as required by management.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or a related field.
- 1–2 years of experience in an administrative, virtual assistant, or back-office support role, preferably in an automotive dealership environment.
- Experience supporting Australian automotive dealerships or working in a multi-franchise or multi-location setup is an advantage.
- Experience using CRM systems, dealership management systems (DMS), or similar business management software.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Familiarity with automotive sales processes, vehicle inventory management, and dealership documentation is a plus.
- Basic understanding of automotive financing, vehicle registration, and floorplan processes is a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate effectively with sales, finance, and dealership teams.
- High attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to maintain accurate records.
- Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced remote working environment.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills, with strong interpersonal skills.