Alpine Specialist Sales Executive

Renault Retail Group UK Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' annual leave including Bank/H

Pension scheme with life assurance

Staff discounts on vehicles, parts, &c

Company loan car scheme

Share Incentive Scheme

Mortgage and pension advice seminars

Manufacturer training and career dev

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity

Eye test voucher

Job summary

Renault Retail Group UK Ltd is seeking an experienced Automotive Sales Professional to join Alpine Centre Bristol as an Alpine Specialist at Pioneer Park, Bristol. You will engage enthusiasts and customers, present Alpine vehicles, arrange test drives and drive sales through a premium ownership journey.

You will manage enquiries from first contact to delivery, promote finance and insurance options in a compliant way, and support local marketing.

Qualifications

• Recent automotive retail sales experience, ideally gained within a franchised dealership environment.
• Experience in new vehicle sales within a main dealer environment.
• Professional and customer-focused approach.
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
• Confidence discussing performance vehicles, vehicle technology and premium customer experiences.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage customer enquiries from first contact through to delivery.
• Experience presenting finance and insurance products in an FCA-compliant manner.
• Experience with prestige, performance, specialist or enthusiast-focused brands preferred.

Responsibilities

• Represent Alpine Centre Bristol as an Alpine Specialist, supporting customers throughout their ownership journey
• Engage with customers to understand requirements and usage
• Present and demonstrate Alpine vehicles, features and ownership benefits
• Arrange and conduct customer test drives and vehicle demonstrations
• Manage customer enquiries from initial contact through to handover
• Introduce finance, insurance, warranties and service plans in FCA-compliant manner
• Maintain accurate customer records and follow-up activity in CRM
• Support local marketing initiatives and brand events
• Build long-term customer relationships and encourage repeat business
• Act as key contact for customers throughout ownership journey

Skills

New vehicle sales

Customer-focused

Communication skills

Relationship-building

FCA-compliant product presentation

Vehicle demonstrations

Job description

Alpine Specialist
Alpine Centre Bristol, Pioneer Park (BS4)
£32,000 pa basic salary, OTE £64,000 pa + ECOP Company Car
45 hours per week

Join Alpine Centre Bristol

Renault Retail Group is looking for an experienced Automotive Sales Professional to join our team as an Alpine Specialist at Alpine Centre Bristol, based at Pioneer Park, Whitby Road, Bristol.

This is a unique opportunity to represent one of the world's most distinctive performance car brands. Working as part of our dedicated Alpine team, you'll help introduce customers to the Alpine range, deliver exceptional buying experiences and support the continued growth of the brand across the South West.

You'll work with enthusiasts, existing Alpine owners and customers discovering the brand for the first time, helping them explore the engineering, heritage and driving experience that make Alpine unique.

What You’ll Do

• Represent Alpine Centre Bristol as an Alpine Specialist, supporting customers throughout their ownership journey
• Engage with customers and understand their requirements, preferences and intended vehicle usage
• Present and demonstrate Alpine vehicles, features, technology and ownership benefits
• Arrange and conduct customer test drives and vehicle demonstrations
• Manage customer enquiries from initial contact through to vehicle handover
• Introduce finance, insurance, warranties, service plans and protection products in a professional and FCA-compliant manner
• Maintain accurate customer records and follow-up activity using dealership systems and CRM platforms
• Support local marketing initiatives, customer events, brand showcases and promotional activities
• Build long-term customer relationships and support repeat business opportunities
• Act as a key point of contact for customers throughout their ownership journey

What We’re Looking For

We’re keen to hear from candidates with recent automotive retail sales experience, ideally gained within a franchised dealership environment.

You’ll ideally demonstrate:

• Experience in new vehicle sales within a main dealer environment
• A professional and customer-focused approach

• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills
• Confidence discussing performance vehicles, vehicle technology and premium customer experiences
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage customer enquiries from first contact through to delivery
• Experience presenting finance and insurance products in an FCA-compliant manner

Experience with prestige, performance, specialist or enthusiast-focused vehicle brands would be advantageous, although strong candidates from volume manufacturers will also be considered.

Driving Licence Requirement: A full UK manual driving licence (manual and automatic vehicles) is essential for this role.

The successful candidate will be required to conduct customer test drives and drive demonstrator, stock and customer vehicles as part of their day-to-day duties.

Hours & Pay

You will work an average of 45 hours per week.

Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30am 6:00pm, and Saturday, 8:30am 5:30pm.

This role operates on a 5-day working week, typically comprising four weekdays plus Saturday. The dealership is closed on Sundays.

Basic salary is £32,000 pa, with OTE of £64,000 pa that is achievable and regularly reached.

An ECOP company car is provided which will usually be a Renault vehicle. As part of the role, access will also be available to Alpine demonstrator vehicles for approved customer appointments, events and test drive activities.

Company Benefits

• 33 days' annual leave including Bank Holidays (option to buy or sell additional days)
• Pension scheme with life assurance
• Staff discounts on vehicles, parts, servicing and accessories
• Access to our company loan car scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Mortgage and pension advice seminars
• Excellent manufacturer training and clear career development opportunities
• Cycle to Work scheme, including e-bikes
• Discounted gym membership
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity policies
• Eye test voucher scheme