Car Buyer/Stock Controller

my client a well-respected business in Berkshire and beyond pride themselves to deliver expertise, integrity, and genuine customer care. As they enter an exciting growth phase, they are looking for a Trainee Buyer & Stock Controller to join their team and support their expansion.

Working closely with experienced colleagues, you’ll gain hands-on experience across sourcing, preparing and managing some of the most exciting enthusiast cars in the market, including prestige and very high end brands.

Unique opportunity to learn the trade from the ground up in a fast-moving, specialist dealership environment.

What you’ll do

· Support the sourcing of vehicles through auctions, part-exchanges and direct purchases

· Assist with vehicle appraisals, learning how to assess condition, history and value

· Help keep incoming stock moving by organising collections, coordinating preparation, and removing delays

· Assist in compiling and managing vehicle marketing assets, including online listings, website content, social media, and showroom displays

· Maintain accurate vehicle records — ensuring keys, documents, history files and details are complete and organised

· Work closely with the sales, workshop and supplier network to ensure vehicles meet our high preparation standards

· Support pricing updates and general stock management

· Work alongside the finance team to help ensure smooth and well-managed vehicle transactions

· Learn and support the implementation of our product lifecycle approach

· Develop an understanding of market trends and desirable stock

What we’re looking for

· A genuine interest in cars, particularly performance and prestige models

· A willingness to learn and develop commercial awareness

· Strong attention to detail and organisation skills

· A calm, professional and reliable approach

· Good communication skills and a team-focused mindset

· A proactive attitude — someone who takes initiative and gets stuck in

· Someone who values integrity, transparency and doing things properly

· Previous motor trade experience is essential — attitude and enthusiasm matter more.

What we offer

· Competitive starting salary + bonus

· Full training and mentoring from experienced team members

· The opportunity to work with exciting, high-performance vehicles

· A supportive, team-oriented environment

· Clear progression into a Buyer / Stock Controller role

· Long-term career development within a growing business

If you’re an experienced automotive buyer or stock controller looking for a role with real ownership, quality stock, and long-term opportunity, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV to Charlotte Lightfoot at Monday Matters Recruitment. Monday Matters Recruitment are specialists in the automotive industry and we’re here to make sure every Monday counts!

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