Office Assistant - Automall

Job description / Role

Al-Futtaim is regarded as a pioneer in the Gulf region's Automotive industry and encompasses every aspect of the Automotive business; from passenger and commercial vehicles and construction equipment sales and service, to used car sales and rental and leasing.

A comprehensive network of showrooms and service centres covers the UAE and Gulf region providing customers with convenience, choice and the highest standards of after sales service. Al-Futtaim represents some of the world's most popular and desirable automotive brands including; Toyota, Lexus, Hino, Honda, Volvo, Chrysler, Jeep and Dodge.

In this role you will be responsible for:

* Ensure all walk in customers are greeted and offered necessary refreshments
* Ensure the facility / customer lounge / desks/ back office areas etc. are kept clean and monitor continuously
* To portray a professional image in line with AF way behaviours to customers through courteous service in line with Automall standards
* Ordering and maintaining office supplies/stationeries with cost effective control
* Maintaining and ordering supplies for the cafeteria requirements on monthly basis
* Attach invoices for internal service order and file it in sequence for easy retrieval
* Preparing weekly physical inventory report for vehicles in workshop, reception & backyard

Requirements

To be successful in winning this role, you will be able to demonstrate:

* Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
* Basic analytical, communication and inter-personal skills with administrative competence vital for this role
* Computer literate with a basic understanding of Microsoft applications
* Proactive approach when dealing with customers and active listening skills to understand their requirements

* High school degree
* At least 3 years experience in similar role within a reputable automotive dealership or preferably from automotive workshop

About the Company

Established in the 1930's, the Al-Futtaim Group initially operated as a trading enterprise. Rapid development throughout the 1940's and 50's saw it establish itself regionally as an integrated commercial, industrial and services organisation, positioning itself one of the leading business houses in the lower Gulf region. Today, it operates collectively over 40 companies bearing the Al-Futtaim name, dominates many market segments in the UAE, and has expanded its sphere of operation to include Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman and Egypt.

The Group comprises a diverse range of strategically positioned operating subsidiaries and associate companies, structured to give the Al-Futtaim Group the flexibility and versatility to keep ahead of local competition while keeping pace with the ever-evolving global business scenario. The Groups continued investment in world-class systems technology is clear evidence of its commitment to maintain leading edge performance and service delivery.

The success of the Al-Futtaim Group can be attributed to a business approach that combines the ability to change with the traditional values of integrity, service and social responsibility that define its core business philosophy. This, linked with the Groups belief in decentralisation, gives the heads of the operating companies a high degree of functional autonomy and authority, providing the Group with essential flexibility, and individual employees a clearly defined work culture and sense of responsibility.