We are seeking a dynamic, adaptable, and highly motivated Administrative & Sales Assistant to support our fast-paced dealership operations. This is not your typical desk job - every day brings new challenges and opportunities. The ideal candidate thrives in a fluid environment, seamlessly transitioning between professional office administration, customer-facing sales, and regional logistical support. If you are someone who loves variety and takes pride in keeping a business running smoothly, we want to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Sales & Customer Engagement: Welcome dealership guests, answer inquiries, and assist in guiding customers through the vehicle purchasing process.
- Administrative Support: Manage paperwork, update inventory listings, handle professional communications, and assist with general office tasks.
- Logistics & Errands: Coordinate and execute regional travel, including running errands to auto shops in Walla Walla, picking up essential business assets in Pendleton, and handling vehicle transport or DMV routing.
- Operations Support: Adapt day-to-day to tackle unexpected tasks, ensuring the showroom and back-office operations remain seamless.
Qualifications & Requirements
- Adaptability: Ability to multitask and adjust priorities on the fly in a fast-paced environment.
- Communication Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills with a customer-first attitude, comfortable speaking with clients both in person and over the phone.
- Reliability & Mobility: Must possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record, comfortable handling regular regional travel.
- Experience: Previous experience in administrative roles, customer service, or retail/automotive sales is a strong plus, but a proactive attitude is most critical.
- Tech-Savvy: Basic computer proficiency for managing inventory entries and client correspondence.
- Full time: Ability to work 8-9 hour days, and 40 hour weeks.
Pay: $15.55 - $20.00 per hour
Work Location: In person