Job Description

Trade Business Support Team Leader

Hours:

37.5 hours per week, Monday-Friday

Salary:

26,000 pa

Van Monster Darlington

We are delighted to be able to offer the rare opportunity to join the Van Monster team as Trade Business Support Team Leader. Here at Van Monster, we pride ourselves on being commercial vehicle and car experts and we are incredibly proud of our reputation for being able to source all shapes and sizes of cars and Vans for our customers.

Role Overview

The Trade Business Support team leader manages and leads a team of business support administrators to ensure the effective issue of core vehicle documents to support trade sales. You will oversee the daily administrative operations, ensuring high level administrative support, effective communications with customers and stakeholders and first-class team performance. You will be responsible for optimising the administrative processes, enhancing customer service and maximise the effectiveness of our trade sales.


The role involves overseeing daily administrative functions to ensure efficiency and compliance, while leading and motivating a team of administrators. Responsibilities include managing team performance, setting objectives, handling holiday leave, and processing V5 documents. It also involves controlling vehicle locations, reconciling monthly stock takes, administering sales data for traffic and parking fines, collaborating with trade management, and preparing reports on team metrics and improvements.

Join Van Monster as Trade Business Support Team Leader and enjoy some outstanding benefits ...

Of course, there's a great basic salary, but that's just the beginning, our most popular benefits include ...

Annual Leave -

Start with 24 days, increasing to 26 days with service. Of course, you'll have public holidays too and an extra day's leave to celebrate your birthday!

Pension -

generous employer contributions

Financial Benefits -

Enjoy the security of free life assurance, a save-as-you-earn scheme, a colleague referral scheme (earning 1,000 per referral), and our Benefits App with discounts and cashback at top retailers like Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q, and Wickes.

Wellbeing & Lifestyle Services - Access our colleague assistance programme with 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy plus cycle to work, eyecare vouchers, Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan and Travel Insurance.

Motoring Benefits -

Take advantage of exclusive colleague vehicle-leasing schemes, discounted repairs, and reduced rates on weekend car and van hires.

Wagestream -

A free financial wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay, helps you save, provides financial advice and offers even more discounts on your shopping.

About You

Experience in key administration functions, time management- desirable to have knowledge within the commercial vehicle administration section Proven experience of team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire colleagues within the team and mentor and develop team members Strong organisational skills with the proven ability to multitask and prioritise workloads. Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools to drive informed decision making an interpret market trends Effective communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with customers and internal stakeholders Experience in using Excel

About Us

Van Monster is renowned for quality, offering an extensive range of top-brand used vans and cars to both business and private customers. Our vehicles are available through one of the UK's largest online auction platforms, all supported by an exceptional aftersales service.


We're also part of something bigger - ZIGUP, a leading provider of integrated mobility solutions, supporting customers across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. Unlock your potential in an industry-leading business, surrounded by inspiring individuals and leaders, fuelled by the opportunity to thrive in your career.

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