Sales Assistant

Job summary

The Sales Assistant supports the dealership's sales department by managing vehicle inventory, merchandising, and showroom operations. They also assist the sales team with administrative tasks, customer service, and data entry to ensure efficient daily operations.

Job details

North Island Nissan is looking for an organized, energetic, and customer-focused Sales Assistant to join our team. Reporting directly to the General Manager, this position supports the sales department with customer service, vehicle inventory, merchandising, administration, and day-to-day dealership operations. This is a varied, hands-on role—not a sit-at-a-desk-all-day position. What You'll Do * Greet customers and help create a welcoming showroom experience. * Support the sales team with appointments, paperwork, data entry, and daily tasks. * Ensure vehicles are clean, fueled, organized, and ready for customers. * Take vehicle photos, record kilometers, create window stickers, and maintain online listings. * Use AI tools to create accurate and engaging vehicle descriptions. * Assist with vehicle pricing and inventory merchandising. * Complete monthly inventory audits, ensuring the lot, DMS, and website inventory match. * Organize keys and help maintain the showroom, sales lot, and customer lounges. * Scan and upload deal files for accounting. * Perform data entry using dealership systems, Excel, and Google Sheets. * Drive vehicles between departments or dealership locations as required. * Assist the General Manager and sales team with other duties as needed. What We're Looking For * Strong customer service and communication skills. * Highly organized with excellent attention to detail. * Reliable, positive, and able to manage multiple priorities. * Comfortable with computers and learning new technology. * A team player who takes initiative and follows through. * Valid driver's license with a clean driving record. * Dealership, CRM/DMS, administrative, or sales experience is an asset but not required. What We Offer * Competitive pay with bonus opportunities. * Training and mentorship. * Opportunities for career advancement. * Supportive and energetic team environment. * Employee discounts on vehicles, service, and parts. We're looking for someone who notices what needs to be done and gets it done. If you're dependable, organized, enjoy working with people, and want an opportunity to grow in the automotive industry, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today and tell us why you'd be a great addition to the North Island Nissan team.

What you’ll do

The Sales Assistant supports the dealership's sales department by managing vehicle inventory, merchandising, and showroom operations. They also assist the sales team with administrative tasks, customer service, and data entry to ensure efficient daily operations.

Requirements

Candidates should possess strong communication and organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail. A valid driver's license with a clean driving record is required, while previous dealership or administrative experience is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Bonus opportunities
• Training and mentorship
• Career advancement opportunities
• Employee discounts on vehicles, service, and parts

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Administrative Support · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Data entry · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer service
• Communication skills
• Data entry
• Inventory management
• Attention to detail
• Organization
• Computer literacy
• Vehicle merchandising
• Administrative support
• Teamwork
• Time management
• Driving

Job areas

• Sales
• Customer Service & Support
• Administrative
• Retail
• Logistics

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