Receptionist - Showroom Host
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Position Overview & Specifications
Group 1 Automotive
Part Time Receptionist / Showroom Host (Thursday, Friday & Saturday)
Are you a driven, enthusiastic and motivated individual? Do you thrive in a fast paced environment? Can you deliver world class customer service?
If the answer is yes to the above then we want to hear from you! Our Audi Dealership in Colchester is looking to recruit a new Receptionist / Showroom Host.
About the position
The successful candidate will:
- Provide full reception support, including meeting and greeting clients and employees in a professional manner;
- Answer the telephone and directing all enquiries to a relevant specialist;
- Complete general administration duties, such as email management and customer enquiry management;
- Complete other ad hoc tasks for the dealership.
- You should be comfortable dealing with members of the public and have a passion for exceptional customer service.
About our requirements
We expect you to demonstrate some skills that will prove very beneficial in the position, including:
- Customer focused.
- Confident and professional communication skills.
- Multi-task oriented
About us
The Group 1 Automotive network is a well-established and growing automotive group in the UK, with offices also in America. Group 1 Automotive is in the top 10 largest dealer groups in the UK. All dealerships in the Group 1 Automotive network offer fantastic career opportunities, state of the art resources, training and competitive earnings packages.
Our benefits include:
Company Pension, Company Benefits Scheme, Long Service Holiday Reward, Enhanced Family Planning Policy, Share Save Scheme, Your Birthday Off
If you see yourself in the above position and would like to find out more about what it is like to be part of the Group 1 family, we’d like you to apply now!
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Motor Vehicle Dealers
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Receptionist - Showroom Host roles across Group 1 Automotive UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Motor Vehicle Dealers.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,809 - £23,325 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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