Salesforce Specialist
- Chester
- Permanent
- Full-time
At NextGear Capital, we're not just a vehicle funding business - we're problem-solvers, innovators, and enablers for dealers and manufacturers across the UK and Europe. Backed by the strength of Cox Automotive, we operate at the heart of the entire vehicle lifecycle.Now, we're looking for a proactive, technically-sharp Salesforce Specialist to own and evolve our Salesforce platform - keeping it secure, scalable, and perfectly tuned to the needs of a fast-moving business.🚀 Why This Role MattersAs the go-to Salesforce expert in a small, agile digital team, you'll be both system guardian and business enabler. Your work will directly drive operational excellence and unlock real value across the organisation. You'll partner with passionate colleagues, spot and fix issues before they become problems, and deliver smart, impactful solutions.🛠 What You'll Do
- Own the day-to-day health and performance of Salesforce.
- Enhance functionality with custom Apex classes, triggers, and integrations.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to design scalable, best-practice solutions.
- Optimise processes proactively, identifying improvements before they're even requested.
- Keep pace with Salesforce releases, assessing impact and implementing changes.
- Administer core tasks: user management, permissions, automation tools, reporting.
- Share knowledge through documentation, training, and cross-team support.
- Proven Salesforce admin skills; Apex development experience a plus.
- Familiarity with Einstein Analytics, Conga, DocuSign is an advantage.
- Confident in Salesforce features: Flow, Reports, Lightning, Validation Rules.
- Able to translate complex tech into clear business value.
- Strong grasp of release management and change control.
- A curious, continuous learner who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in funding, marketing, retail, technology, or automotive sectors.
- Exposure to both B2B and B2C environments.
provide dependable solutions that improve performance and profitability
throughout the vehicle lifecycle to manufacturers, fleets, and retailers.
Our businesses are organised around our customers' core needs across vehicle
solutions, mobility, remarketing, funding, and retail.The BenefitsTestimonialsAneliese Platts
Senior Designer “The people that work here are what sets Cox Automotive apart. We genuinely work as a team, and I feel the same level of support everywhere in the business. Working here is like a family away from home, but most importantly we have fun whilst doing it!”Ann Fairbanks
Executive PA & Business Support “I wouldn't be where I am today without Cox Automotive. The company has real culture of learning, pushing the boundaries and making YOU better. It's all built on strong values that are more than just words, they're acted on every single day.”Gemma Hepple
National Operations Manager “In my nine years here, Cox Automotive has allowed me to learn, grow and hone my skills. There's a real commitment to inclusion and diversity and today I am proud to be in what was historically perceived to be a 'man's' role.”