Alpine Specialist Sales Executive, Bristol

Renault Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' annual leave including Bank H

Pension scheme with life assurance

Staff discounts on vehicles, parts, …

Job summary

Alpine Centre Bristol, part of Renault Retail Group, is seeking an experienced Automotive Sales Professional to join as an Alpine Specialist. Based at Pioneer Park, Bristol, the role focuses on introducing customers to the Alpine range, delivering premium buying experiences, and growing the brand across the South West.

You will work with enthusiasts, potential buyers and existing customers, presenting vehicles, arranging test drives, and guiding them through finance and ownership options.

Qualifications

• Recent automotive retail sales experience in a franchised dealership.
• Experience in new vehicle sales within a main dealer environment.
• Professional, customer-focused approach with strong communication.
• Ability to present finance and insurance products FCA-compliant.
• Willingness to conduct test drives and use CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Represent Alpine Centre Bristol and engage with customers.
• Present vehicles, arrange test drives, and demonstrations.
• Discuss finance, insurance, warranties, and service plans.
• Maintain accurate customer records and follow-up.
• Support local marketing events and brand showcases.
• Build long-term relationships and drive repeat business.
• Handle customer enquiries from first contact to delivery.
• Provide ownership journey support.

Skills

Customer-focused

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organisational skills

Premium customer experience

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Alpine Sales 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