Drive for Excellence

AutoPlanet Brampton is looking for a detail oriented Executive Assistant to join their dynamic team.

The Executive Assistant is primarily responsible to provide direct support to the General Manager in providing administrative support, clerical and operational support in their day-to-day responsibilities.

Since 2015 AutoPlanet Brampton has strived on innovation as Ontario’s largest indoor pre-owned dealership. With over 1000 vehicles, we aim at being progressive and dynamic in everything we do. We are committed to putting our team and guests first which is why we have achieved a high guest satisfaction rating and a relaxed buying experience.

Part of the Performance Auto Group, a leading automotive group, we are committed to integrity, believe in employee empowerment, passionate about innovating, care about a great guest experience and giving back.

About you.

You will join a team dedicated to working cohesively together with the General Manager and supporting the operations of the dealership. You are results driven, proficient in accounting/profit and loss statements, able to translate reports, fast-learner, have a passion for automotive, able to multitask, maintain high levels of professionalism as well as strong organizational skills, and have an extensive background in customer service.

Here’s what you’ll deliver:

• Utilize word processing, spreadsheet, and database software to prepare reports, memos, and documents.
• Provide administrative support to the General Manager.
• Manage daily calendar including scheduling of meetings and booking events
• Organize, plan and present meetings and events.
• Process paperwork and filling.
• Exercise full discretion and confidentiality with client and company information.
• Demonstrate utmost professionalism in the performance of duties.
• Ability to work in adherence to company safety standards at all times.
• Comply with all company policies, standards and procedures.
• Perform other related administrative tasks as required by management.

What you need to succeed:

• A diploma or degree in Business Administration is preferred.
• Must have valid Class ‘G’ Ontario driver's license and clean drivers abstract.
• Minimum of 3 years of customer service and administrative experience is preferred.
• Strong computer skills; experience with Google sheets is considered an asset.
• A friendly, outgoing personality and a genuine interest in people and in helping others, knowledge of the work and of the organization.
• Ability to translate financial reports.
• Proficient in Accounting/Profit and loss statements.
• Able to deal with people sensitively, tactfully, diplomatically, and professionally.
• Familiarity with Google Drive or Microsoft Office applications.
• Must be proficient with spreadsheet and reports
• Must possess telephone etiquette; ability to stay calm when callers are irate.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must be team oriented with a positive attitude.
• Able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Personable, reliable, courteous.
• Must be willing to be flexible with work schedules.

What’s in it for you?

• Excellent management support and guidance
• Opportunities through our Internal career mobility program
• Access to health, dental and vision insurance
• Disability, critical illness and life insurance for the unexpected
• Our Employee Assistance Plan (EAP) for you and your family's wellness
• Discount on vehicles, service and parts for you and your family
• Discounts to retailers and service providers across the country
• Free and engaging employee events
• Did we mention we love giving back to our communities?!

***This income range will be based on knowledge and experience***

Job Type: Full Time

Performance Auto Group is a leading automotive company in Southern Ontario with over 1700 employees, 23 brands and 32 locations in Brampton, Brantford, Bolton, Grimsby, Mississauga, Oakville, Orangeville, St. Catharines and Toronto. Performance Auto Group also includes AutoPlanet Direct, Ontario's largest indoor used car showroom.

Performance Auto Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment and selection process. Applicants may request any accommodation needs required.

No Phone Calls please. We thank all applicants, however only those contacted for an interview will be considered.