Mercedes-Benz South West has the backing of City West Country Ltd, a privately-owned family ran organisation with more than three decades of motor industry experience. Our business employs over 600 staff who are based across 9 sites throughout the South West, which includes our 4 dealerships which are based at Exeter, Taunton, Plymouth and Truro.
About the Role
We are currently looking for a Forecourt Controller to join our Mercedes-Benz dealership in Exeter. The working hours for this position are Monday to Friday 08:00-17:30 with a 30 minutes lunch break.
Within this role the successful candidate will be responsible for vehicle logistics at our Exeter site, this includes: managing stock in an out of the business, overseeing the process for the delivery of vehicles, ensuring correct presentation of new & used vehicle stocks and providing online administration support for Sales Managers.
What can we offer you?
- 25 Days holiday (plus Bank Holiday)
- Commission Scheme
- Car Benefit Scheme
- Scottish Widows Pension Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- Excellent training and support
- Career progression
- Cycle to work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Long Service awards
- Employee of the month awards
Salary
£27,565.20 per annum.
Working Hours
Monday to Friday 08.00 – 17.30 with 30 minutes lunch (45hrs per week)
Forecourt Controller Responsibilities:
- Inspect all vehicles, checks for damage and missing items, informing the sales manager of any issues
- Vehicles tagged, labelled and details entered on to Kerridge including preparation lines
- Manages vehicles process, ensures all required items are available, organises valet ensuring vehicle is ready for delivery.
- Ensures dealer and inter group transfer vehicles are ready for collection to include keys and book pack
- Liaises with the valet team, external bodyshop and tyre companies to ensure vehicles are ready for display in a timely manned
- Photograph new & used vehicles, ready for to put on website.
What’s required from you?
- Prepared to work outside
- Full driving licence with a minimum of 3 years’ driving experience
- Competent level of computer skills
- Good telephone and interpersonal skills
City West Country Core Behaviours:
Driving Sales – Identifies and initiates opportunities to drive sales and deliver commercial benefits
Customer Service – Focuses on the needs of customers to improve service and sales
Planning & Organising – Organises own workload effectively, prioritising to deliver to deadlines
Analytical Ability & Decision Making – Demonstrates sound judgement in making decisions
Teamwork & Coaching – Quickly builds rapport and establishes relationships with others
Motivation – Demonstrates a positive attitude and takes responsibility for their own actions.
