JOB PURPOSE
The role of the Stock Presentation Specialist is as follows:
* Support the management team with all aspects of stock management.
* Ensure that Harwoods stock is presented both physically and virtually in the best possible way.
* Ensure stock, both trade and retail, is turned as quickly as possible.
* Ensure brand partner standards are adhered to.
Reports to: Divisional Buyer
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Image vehicles to the Harwoods image & OEM standards.
* Write advert descriptions to the relevant trained standards.
* Set online adverts ready for the GSM / SM to price and publish the Vehicle.
* Attend weekly stock performance meetings.
* Maintain consistent online presence quality on Harwoods website, Manufacturer partner brand website(s), Auto Trader, Pinnacle, Salesforce.
* Ensure internal systems are kept up to date with current and correct data.
* Ensure mechanical and cosmetic vehicle preparation standards are adhered to, meeting manufacturer and internal standards.
* Create internal WIP and liaise with technical staff for completion of preparation for sale/delivery.
* Load and send trade vehicles to Group Disposal Auction using Manheim’s eVa tool.
* Carry out accurate appraisals of all vehicles bought by Buyers, checking p/x’s match Sales Exec appraisal, and informing Line Manager of discrepancies.
* Develop and maintain full knowledge of all products, optional extras, prices, and key features.
* Ensure physical presentation meets required standards – ensure sites are free from litter, stock is presented clean, well-spaced out, and in line with the sales managers' requirements.
The Harwoods Way
Harwoods Group is a values-led, family-owned automotive retail group that was founded in 1931. Our values are lived and breathed by all of our colleagues to enable industry-leading customer experience and colleague engagement:
* We Treasure our people and our customers.
* We challenge ourselves to grow & improve.
* We grab responsibility.
* We run in the same direction as one team.
* We inject energy and fun into our work.
We are a top 30 automotive dealer group, representing the following brand partners: Bentley, McLaren, Aston Martin, Jaguar, Land Rover, Audi, Volvo, INEOS, BMW & Mini (Service), MAN.
We operate across 6 counties in the South East of England: Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex, Kent, Wiltshire, Hampshire.
With a high colleague engagement score of 72%, Harwoods Group has a real differentiator with our industry-leading people development programme, including recruitment and selection, onboarding, induction, probation, lets talk one-to-ones, Harwoods Academy, succession and development, and colleague recognition.
After continued growth, we now operate with circa 1,100 colleagues across circa 28 state-of-the-art facilities.
We demand the best for our colleagues and our customers and look forward to your application at recruitment@harwoods.co.uk.
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