Job Description

Business & Sales Support Assistant (Part-Time)

Colchester (Corporation Yard, Harwich Road)
12.21 per hour

About Us

MCS Performance is a family-run car dealership in Colchester. We've recently adapted from performance cars to affordable quality stock in the 8-10k range, focusing on quick turnaround and customer care. We use platforms such as

Autotrader, ClickDealer, Motorway, and Canva

daily, and we're looking for someone who can keep our systems organised while helping us grow smarter and more efficient.

This role starts with admin and sales support but has scope to expand into

social media and marketing

as the business grows.

The Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organised assistant to support our sales director and owner with the smooth running of daily operations. The right person will be proactive, confident, and not afraid to suggest improvements.

Day-to-day, you'll:

Perform clerical duties: data entry, filing, record-keeping Manage incoming calls with professionalism, directing enquiries as needed Assist with adverts and stock updates on

Autotrader

and our

ClickDealer DMS

Support sales by helping shortlist and monitor cars on

Motorway

Prepare simple reports and presentations (Microsoft Office & Google Workspace) Maintain office supplies and basic bookkeeping (QuickBooks familiarity a bonus) Organise meetings and task lists so nothing gets missed Liaise with garages, warranty providers, and suppliers when required (Growth task) Use

Canva and Facebook

to create simple posts to boost visibility and sales

Requirements

Previous

office/administration experience

(essential) Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace) Quick to learn new systems (Autotrader, ClickDealer, Motorway) Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail Good phone manner and communication skills Comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a small, fast-moving team Familiarity with QuickBooks is helpful, but not essential Confident, proactive, and able to speak up -- not just a "yes" person

Why Join Us?

A part-time role with potential to grow Variety -- from admin to sales support to marketing tasks Direct impact on efficiency and sales in a small, ambitious team Opportunity to shape how we run as we build a leaner, more automated business

Job Type:

Part-time, in person (Colchester CO4 3BN)

Pay:

12.21 per hour

Next Step

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A bit about yourself and why this role interests you If you're currently in a job (so we know what times you're not available) (Optional) A 60-90 second video or audio intro about why you'd be a good fit
We'll be in touch shortly to arrange a call.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 3 - 4 per week

Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person