Our Horizon Honda dealership in Christchurch is looking for an experienced, customer-focused Aftersales Advisor to join our successful team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a busy dealership environment and wants to play a key role in developing and growing a high-performing aftersales department. We are looking for someone confident, organised and commercially aware, a person who can build strong customer relationships, maximise service opportunities and deliver an exceptional customer experience from start to finish.
If you are passionate about customer service, enjoy working in a fast-paced motor trade environment, and want to join a supportive and ambitious dealer group, we would love to hear from you.
About Us
Horizon Magna Motor Group is a well-established, privately owned motor retail business founded in Poole in 1971. Representing Changan, Honda, Mazda, Mitsubishi and Nissan across 12 dealerships throughout Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset and Wiltshire, we continue to invest in our people, our customer experience, and the future growth of our business.
The Role
As an Aftersales Advisor, you will be the first point of contact for our service customers, ensuring every customer receives a professional, efficient and friendly experience throughout their journey with us.
You will work closely with our workshop team to coordinate vehicle servicing and repairs, manage customer expectations, and identify opportunities to maximise aftersales performance and customer retention.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver exceptional customer service both face-to-face and over the phone
- Manage service and repair bookings efficiently and professionally
- Accurately maintain customer and vehicle records within the Dealer Management System
- Liaise with technicians and workshop control to ensure smooth daily operations
- Keep customers updated on vehicle progress and additional work requirements
- Promote additional aftersales products and services where appropriate
- Help drive customer retention, service sales and departmental performance
- Ensure all administration, invoicing and warranty documentation is completed accurately
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience within an automotive aftersales/service advisor role is highly desirable
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- A professional and confident approach with customers
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a busy dealership environment
- Good organisational and administrative skills with strong attention to detail
- A positive attitude and genuine team-player mentality
- Commercial awareness with the ability to identify sales opportunities
- Full UK Driving Licence required
What We Offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Uncapped personal commission plus departmental bonus scheme
- 30 days annual leave including bank holidays
- Manufacturer training and ongoing career development
- Company pension scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (BEN)
- Staff discounts on servicing, repairs and vehicle purchases
- Supportive team culture within a growing and ambitious motor group
Working Hours
Week 1-2 - Monday – Friday: rotating 8.5-hour shifts between 07:30 – 18:00 (1-hour unpaid break)
Total 42.5 hours per week
Week 3 - Monday – Friday: rotating 8.5-hour shifts between 07:30 – 18:00 (1-hour unpaid break), plus Saturday 08:30 – 12:30
Total 46.5 hours per week
If you are looking for a fresh challenge with a fast-growing business don’t delay - apply today.
HORIZON HONDA CHRISTCHURCH - part of the_ HORIZON MAGNA MOTOR GROUP_
Pay: From £26,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Christchurch BH23 7LQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Automotive Aftersales: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
