Pre-Owned Department Assistant – Automotive Dealership
About the role
Westbury Jeep, part of the VIP Automotive Group, is hiring a motivated, organized, and tech-savvy Used Car Department Assistant to support our busy Pre-Owned Vehicle / Used Car Department. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to start or grow a career in the automotive dealership industry. If you are organized, comfortable with computers, enjoy working with people, and have an interest in cars, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. The Used Car Department Assistant will work closely with the Used Car Management Team and help keep vehicle inventory, online listings, customer communication, and daily department operations running smoothly.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Used Car Management Team with daily operations
- Support used car and pre-owned vehicle inventory processes
- Maintain accurate vehicle information in dealership computer systems
- Perform data entry and update inventory records
- Assist with online vehicle listings and inventory descriptions
- Coordinate and upload vehicle photos
- Help ensure used vehicle listings are accurate, complete, and up to date
- Assist with vehicle merchandising and inventory presentation
- Communicate with customers and internal dealership departments
- Help coordinate vehicle-related paperwork and administrative tasks
- Track and organize inventory information
- Assist with day-to-day operational needs of the Used Car Department
- Help maintain an organized and efficient department
- Perform additional administrative and automotive dealership support duties as needed
Requirements
- Tech-savvy and comfortable learning multiple computer systems
- Strong with computers and data entry
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Able to multitask in a fast-paced dealership environment
- Positive, energetic, dependable, and professional
- Comfortable communicating with customers and dealership employees
- Interested in cars, used vehicles, and the automotive industry
- Able to learn new software and dealership processes quickly
- A team player with a strong work ethic
- Looking for a long-term automotive career opportunity
Qualifications
Previous experience in any of the following areas is helpful but not required:
- Automotive dealership
- Used car department
- Pre-owned vehicle department
- Automotive inventory
- Vehicle merchandising
- Automotive sales
- Customer service
- Administrative support
- Data entry
- Inventory management
- Digital merchandising
We are willing to train the right motivated candidate!
Career Growth
This position is an excellent entry point for someone interested in building a career within an automotive dealership. Successful employees may have opportunities to grow into positions within Used Car Management, Automotive Sales, Inventory Management, Vehicle Acquisition, or other dealership departments.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay + commission opportunity
- Full-Time employment
- Benefits available
- Career growth opportunities
- Professional development and training
- Supportive, team-oriented environment
- Fast-paced automotive dealership experience
- Employee discounts on vehicles, parts, and service
- Opportunities for advancement within the dealership group
Pay
$20+ per hour + Commission
Compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and qualifications.
Schedule
Full-Time