Product Specialist

Are you fanatical about cars and would like to start a career in the motor retail industry?

Do you excel at customer service? Are you brimming with ideas on how to create an exceptional customer experience?

If so, you could be just who we at Waylands Automotive are looking for!

We’re currently looking for a Product Specialist to join our growing team at our new Kia dealership in Oxford to help customers get excited about our products. Kia is currently producing some of the most innovative new products, so this is an exciting time to be joining the brand. With training, you will become the branch expert when it comes to our products, so you can help our customers make the right choice when they buy a vehicle.

You would come in at Level 1, and with our Product Specialist training programme, move through to Level 2 and 3, at which point you would be able to become a fully‑fledged Sales Executive.

• Listening to our customers to help them find the perfect vehicle for them.
• Helping the Marketing team by photographing stock images of our products.
• Preparing the showroom and cars each morning.
• Organising and accompanying customers on test drives.
• Understanding the range of vehicles we stock and the relevant manufacturer.

• You’ll be an active listener and excellent communicator.
• You will adopt a positive attitude with all customers.
• You’ll get job satisfaction from providing an outstanding service to our customers.
• You’ll have a full UK driving licence.
• You’ll be as happy working on your own initiative as you are in a team.
• You’ll have a thirst for knowledge and a desire to learn.

• Mon‑Fri 08:30‑18:00, Saturday 08:30‑17:00, with a day off in lieu.
• Salary: £29,741.40 per annum
• 31 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays, some of which you will be required to cover)
• Benefits platform with employee support programme
• Discounted rates of vehicle parts and servicing
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Contributory pensions scheme for eligible staff
• 3 × life insurance