Trainee Sales Executive

Vertu Ford Gloucester is seeking a Trainee Car Sales Executive. This role is open to individuals from retail, hospitality, or other customer-facing backgrounds, with no prior automotive experience required. Full training and a structured onboarding programme will be provided.

Responsibilities:

• Welcome customers and provide a premium experience throughout their buying journey.
• Understand customer needs and match them with suitable vehicles and finance options.
• Arrange and conduct test drives.
• Build long-term relationships to foster customer loyalty and repeat business.
• Work towards achievable targets with support from an experienced management team.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in retail, hospitality, leisure, or customer-facing sales.
• Confidence, motivation, and enjoyment in working with people.
• Ability to thrive in a target-driven environment and be rewarded for success.
• Desire for a long-term career where effort is recognised.
• A full UK driving licence.

Compliance & Values:

• Act in good faith and deliver the right outcomes for customers.
• Represent the dealership with integrity.
• Ensure products and services meet customer needs, protect them from harm, and encourage loyalty.
• Build trust in every interaction.
• A DBS check, regular fit and proper person assessments, and references from previous employers will be required.

Benefits:

• Earning Potential: Realistic on-target earnings of £45,000, with top performers earning £60,000+.
• Commission: Uncapped commission with transparent earning potential.
• Company Car: Included.
• Work-Life Balance: No Sunday working, 40-hour week (five 8-hour shifts), most Saturdays on duty, and one guaranteed day off during the week.
• Training & Development: Structured training, ongoing coaching, and clear progression opportunities.
• Holiday: 25 days holiday, rising to 29 with length of service, plus bank holidays.
• Rewards: Access to an online rewards platform (cashback and discounts), Stellantis Rewards programme for new vehicle sales.
• Other Benefits: Preferential service rates, colleague purchase scheme, share incentive scheme, pension, enhanced maternity and paternity policies.

Requirements:

• A full UK driving licence is essential.
• Successful applicants will undergo employment checks, including employment history, address and credit checks, a criminal record check, and a driving licence check.