Assistant Aftersales Manager

Job: Assistant Aftersales Manager

Location: Dagenham, IG11 9PG

Salary: Up to £40,000 (depending on experience) + bonus + Benefits – OTE 45-48K

Full Time and Permanent – 45 hours a week – Mon-Fri 8am-6pm and 1 in 4 Saturdays

An amazing opportunity with one of the top 25 Sunday Times bests big companies to work for.

Our client has a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Aftersales Manager to join them at their dealership in Dagenham.

Youll be responsible for assisting the Aftersales Manager with personnel and operations of the Service Department and anticipate and identify customer needs. Youll be responsible for maximising the use of all available resources to ensure the department is run in the most effective manner. Youll be able to make a difference and motivate other team members to achieve their business goals. 

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  Can you lead by example? 
  
  


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  Have you gained experience in a main dealer?
  
  


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  Are you self-motivated, committed and tenacious?
  
  


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  Have you had team leadership experience, and have a proven track record?
  
  

Job Purpose:

To drive the standard in customer care. You’ll organise and operate the service function within the dealership optimising the use of available resources and ensuring the highest level of customer service is maintained. You’ll exemplify our clients Purpose, Principles, and Ambition (PPA) in all dealings with colleagues, customer and prospects.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Support the effective management of the dealerships Aftersales function.
  
  


• Maximise the use of all available resources to ensure the department is run in the most effective manner.
  
  


• Give the diverse customer base a positive impression of themselves and our client
  
  


• Deliver the most positive customer experience possible, in line with our clients PPA.
  
  


• Anticipate and identify customer needs and meet and exceed them by relationship building and taking responsibility for resolving customer problems.
  
  


• Work with customers to the highest ethical and professional standards to build long –term profitable relationships.
  
  


• Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge and communicate this appropriately with customers.
  
  


• Act proactively to add value.
  
  


• Be a Subject Matter Champion, supporting colleagues with knowledge, skills and expertise to improve business performance and profit.
  
  


• Identify opportunities for reducing waste/inefficiency or improving quality.
  
  

Together there are generous rewards and a structured approach to training and development, plus opportunities to progress.

Candidates must have a full and valid driving licence.

In addition to receiving a competitive salary, for the right candidate this position will offer:

• Industry-leading package
  
  


• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) in addition to an annual leave purchase & sale scheme
  
  


• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
  
  


• Employee vehicle purchase scheme
  
  


• Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Parts
  
  


• 1 day each year volunteer for a charity of your choice
  
  


• Cycle to work purchase scheme
  
  


• Access to Perks at Work discount website