Experienced Parts Advisor

*Experienced Parts Advisor *

Do you have the right skills and experience for this role Read on to find out, and make your application.
*Oxford*
We are currently expanding our business and are now offering an exciting opportunity to join the team, as an *Experienced Parts Advisor *at our *Oxford* site. We will provide excellent training and genuine career progression opportunities in return.
*Does this sound like you?*
* Enjoy constantly meeting new people and building rapport and connections
* Have strong communication skills and enjoy presenting ideas to others
* Passionate about the automotive industry and want to work in the world’s biggest manufacturer
* Organised and flexible but hard-working
* Enjoy working as part of a team and assisting colleagues
_*If so, then read on for more detailed role information!*_
*Key Job Competencies*
*Builds rapport and qualifies the customer’s requirements*
* Listens carefully to customers to build rapport and understand their requirements (both stated and unconscious needs), working both face to face and over the telephone
* Uses a good understanding of the customer’s needs and the products that are available to guide them towards the product that will best meet their needs
* Quotes prices and availability of stocks and accessories to customers
* Encourages the sale of genuine parts and accessories whenever possible, acting on opportunities to sell additional products/services and market current promotions
*Co-ordinates the centre’s stock holdings to agreed standards*
* Monitors and maintains agreed stock/accessory levels, minimising VOR order levels where possible
* Orders parts on behalf of the Service team, including special orders i.e. grey import parts
* Checks all parts and accessories are in good order on receipt from supplier
* Returns code 50 and faulty parts, adhering to supplier return policy
* Ensures all parts and accessories are correctly stored and located
* Handles warranty claims processing (relating to parts issues), ensuring manufacturer's requirements are adhered to
* Completes all relevant administration promptly and accurately (including customer records and invoicing)
*Works with the Service team to deliver a quality service to customers*
* Ensures all Service personnel have access to parts needed to complete next day work schedule
* Liaises with Service on delivery of requested parts, to allow them to schedule work on customer vehicles and minimise the WIP holding
*Trade sales opportunities*
* Prospects to local trade and co-ordinates van deliveries
*Works as a full member of the centre team*
* Works with colleagues and other teams across the centre to provide a seamless service to customers (e.g. by informally observing and responding to the needs of customers who are not being attended to by other members of staff)
* Ensures opportunities for sales by other teams are followed up by the most appropriate specialist
Benefits:
* Full-time, permanent position
* Car Benefit Scheme (after successful completion of probation period)
* Comprehensive training provided.
* 25 days of holiday (+ Bank Holidays)
* Company pension scheme
* Staff discount scheme
* Sick pay
* Health and wellbeing programme
*Job Type: *
Full-time - Monday to Friday 8:30am-17:30pm with 1 in 2 Saturdays on a rota basis, working hours: 8:30am - 13:00pm
Salary: Up to £30,000.00 per year including OTE
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year
Supplemental pay types:
* Bonus scheme
Work Location: In person