Fleet Sales Graduate
Vertu MotorsExpected closing date: Friday, 6 November 2026
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Key Takeaways
- Two-year graduate programme in Fleet & Corporate Sales based in Chesterfield.
- Starting salary of £28,000 per year.
- Gain experience in fleet operations, account management, and leadership.
- Requires a 2:1 degree in a relevant field; no previous fleet experience needed.
- Programme starts 4 January 2027, with applications encouraged early.
About the Role
This two-year Fleet & Corporate Sales Graduate Programme is designed to develop future leaders within Vertu Motors' automotive retail business. You will gain hands-on experience, structured development, and work with experienced professionals in the Group Fleet operation.
What You'll Be Doing
Throughout the programme, you will gain exposure to:
- Fleet operations and administration
- Customer relationship management
- Corporate account management
- Leasing company partnerships
- Commercial decision making
- Leadership and people management skills
- Stakeholder engagement
- Business improvement projects
- Fleet industry events and networking opportunities
As you progress, you will take increasing ownership of customers, accounts, and projects.
Your Development Journey
Year 1: Building Strong Foundations
You will learn all aspects of the fleet operation, including:
- Fleet systems and processes
- Customer communication
- Vehicle ordering and delivery
- Commercial awareness
- Team collaboration and leadership fundamentals
Year 2: Customer & Commercial Ownership
You will develop into an account management role with exposure to:
- Managing customer relationships
- Strategic account planning
- Influencing and stakeholder management
- Commercial reporting and decision making
- Senior leadership exposure
- Career progression planning
What We're Looking For
We are looking for individuals who:
- Have achieved a 2:1 degree in a relevant field.
- Are passionate about building a career in business, sales, account management, or the automotive sector.
- Have strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Are proactive, ambitious, and eager to learn.
- Demonstrate leadership potential.
- Enjoy working with customers and delivering results.
- Have a strong commercial mindset.
No previous fleet experience is required. We are looking for people with the right attitude, ambition, and potential.
What You'll Receive
- £28,000 starting salary
- Structured two-year development programme
- Dedicated coaching and mentoring
- Access to industry-leading training and development
- Exposure to senior leaders across Vertu
- Clear progression opportunities
- Colleague benefits and discounts
- Pension scheme
- Holiday entitlement
Recruitment Process
- Application and shortlisting including video assessments
- Physical Assessment Centre: Friday 20th November 2026
- Final Interviews: Week Commencing 23 November 2026
- Programme Start Date: 4 January 2027
Applications are now open for our 2027 intake.