Sales Administrator - Hybrid Working

We love what we do, we’re proud of our brand and excited for the future.

TrustFord is the largest Ford dealership in Europe and part of the Ford Motor Company. One of the most famous brands in the world, we have a long history to be proud of and a secure and exciting future to look forward to. We love what we do – whether that’s working with incredible cars and vehicles, driving the standard in customer care, or helping our business invest and innovate in new areas.

We are looking for a Sales Administrator to join our friendly team. You will be responsible for processing customer files and invoices, you'll make sure that our stock information is up to date as well as maintain records and an accurate filing system. You'll build effective relationship with suppliers, colleagues, trade and retail customers and assist other departments in ensuring the effective supply of vehicles. Some product knowledge would be an advantage but more important will be your attention to detail.

  • Are you a team player?  
  • Have you had experience in a similar role?
  • Are you familiar with Microsoft Office Software?
  • Can  you demonstrate drive, commitment and enthusiasm? 
  • Do you have the attitude to make it happen by being customer focused? 
  • Are you self-motivated, organised and have good verbal and written communication?

With our generous rewards and structured approach to training and development, we offer real job security and every opportunity to progress. So if you are dedicated and are looking for a career, please apply online. 

This is a Hybrid role working on site and also from home (the first 3 months during probation will be worked from the office full time, you will then move on to hybrid working from month 4).

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
  • Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme
  • Discount on Service, Bodyshop and Parts
  • 1 day each year to volunteer for a charity of your choice
  • Cycle to work purchase scheme
  • Access to Perks at Work discount website

When completing your application please give specific detail of your experience, skills and previous responsibilities that you believe would be relevant to the role you are applying for.  We blind recruit therefore our Recruiting Managers will not see your personal details or your CV until you have been selected to attend an interview. Our application form is your opportunity to detail all of your experience as you would on your CV.

For your first 2 days in the business, you’ll be attending our fantastic residential induction academy. This is at a lovely hotel in the heart of the Northampton countryside, where you’ll learn all about our business before you start your new role.

Our PPA is what makes TrustFord. Our Network Groups support us in allowing for every colleague to respect and care for one another no matter what... be it your race, ability, gender, or who you love. This helps us to develop inclusive and diverse teams, truly representative of the communities that we operate in. We welcome applications from everyone.  We work with our colleague network Groups - including our Race, LGBTQ+, Disability and Gender Networks to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. 

To request any adjustments, please ask this during the application stage or contact the Recruitment Team.

Happy to Talk Flexible Working - To help us be more inclusive, requests for flexible working will be considered at any point in your application or employment. Although we may deem this may not be suitable for every role, we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to contact our recruitment team to discuss any requirements you may have.

TrustFord is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on any grounds other than ability to carry out the job role.

All offers of employment are subject to a background check.

We advertise our vacancies to attract candidates and not agency suppliers.  If we need agency assistance then we will contact agencies from our Preferred Supplier List.  Any speculative CVs we receive will not be accepted as an introduction.

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