Automotive Administrative Assistant

Metro Honda

Automotive Administrative Assistant

Johnston, RI
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    The Grieco Automotive Group is looking for an Administrative Assistant to help with day-to-day functions of the Corporate Used Car Department.

    Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    • Creating and maintaining various reports
    • Facilitate the posting, dispatching, transport, and delivery of all used vehicle purchases across the country
    • Analyzing and presenting data using various dealership software
    • Effectively communicate via phone and email ensuring all duties are completed accurately and delivered with high quality and in a timely manner
    • Searching for vehicles to purchase by reviewing condition reports, CarFax reports, and market data
    • Providing administrative support to ensure efficient operation of the office
    • Managing emails/incoming calls throughout the day
    • Performing other duties as assigned

    Strong organizational and computer skills (specially Microsoft Office, i.e. Excel, Word) are required. An eagerness to learn and willingness to grow are essential.

    Automotive office experience preferred.

    Job Type: Full-time

    Pay: $16-$20 per hour

    Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance

    Qualifications

    Other

    Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.

    Professional personal appearance.

    Excellent communication skills.

    Ability to meet company's production and quality standards.

    Physical Requirements

    Surroundings

    spend time indoors in air-conditioned areas.

    Sitting

    on a regular basis

    Standing

    on a regular basis

    Walking

    on a regular basis

    Bending, twisting and/or stooping

    on a regular basis

    Kneeling and/or Squatting

    on a regular basis

    Lifting

    over 50 lbs

    infrequently

    Reaching and/or lifting overhead

    on a regular basis

    Climbing

    stairs

    Repetitive hand/finger movement

    on a regular basis

    Grasping/grabbing with hands

    on a regular basis

    Pushing and Pulling

    on a regular basis

    Expectations

    General Expectations

    Devote himself/herself to insuring satisfaction to customers.

    Determine management, production and quality requirements by asking questions and listening.

    Attend company meetings as required.

    Maintain a follow-up system that encourages follow through with assigned projects.

    Establish personal performance goals that are consistent with company standards of productivity and devise a strategy to meet those goals.

    Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively.

    Understand the terminology of the business and keep abreast of technology changes in products and services.

    Know and understand the federal, state and local requirements which govern the company’s business.

    Follow lawful directions from supervisors.

    Understand and follow work rules and procedures.

    Participate in performance management.

    Interact well with others and be a positive influence on employee morale.

    Uphold the company’s non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements.

    Work evening, weekend and holiday work hours as required.

    Job-Specific Expectations

    Assist with annual physical inventory count.

    Upon request, assist in examining and updating physical and electronic inventory control systems.

    Perform daily and weekly physical cycle counts.

    Monitor accuracy levels as directed by the inventory control manager.

    Maintain current and precise inventory records.

    Establish and implement inventory control procedures for all departments.

    Work with the inventory control manager to resolve inventory issues.

    In conjuction with the inventory control manager work to maintain suffiicient stock volume on hand to meet the demand and maintain appropriate inventory turn ratios.

    Examine inventory valuation, reports on slow mover and non mover items as well as monthly sales to support the projection of inventory needs and to adequately meet demands while maintaining good inventory turn ratios.

    In collaboration with department managers throughout the dealership, explore strategies for eliminating slow moving and non moving merchandise.

    Collaborate with department managers in sales, service, parts and accessories to develop inventory expectations and meet purchasing needs.

    Considering organizational philosophy and inventory cycles, help provide for sufficient inventory of products and materials.

    Assist the inventory manager in balancing the inventory between carrying costs and service, sales, and parts and accessories demands.