Simpsons Škoda Preston Sales Executive Apprenticeship 14241

Inspiro Learning Limited; Preston; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Simpsons Škoda Preston is offering a Sales Executive Apprenticeship (18 months) within a dynamic customer‑facing programme. You will learn through a combination of virtual classroom, remote learning and face‑to‑face weeks at a state‑of‑the‑art training centre, travelling to Milton Keynes for training.

You will gain EV and battery knowledge, plus brand certifications and a path to a long‑term career in automotive retail.

Qualifications

• Ambitious, dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to join the apprenticeship programme.
• Customer focused, forward thinking and eager to learn.
• Interest in eMobility and automotive technology.

Responsibilities

• Answering customers' eMobility queries and directing complex questions to a relevant person.
• Explain the benefits of investing in eMobility to customers.
• Offer suitable electrified vehicles based on customer needs.
• Provide consultations on EV batteries and charging.
• Negotiate vehicle sales and draw up offers.
• Collaborate with workshop and management to deliver a great customer experience.

Job description

Simpsons Škoda Preston Sales Executive Apprenticeship 14241

Programme name Customer Service Specialist Standard (Level 3)ŠKODA is driven by something different. What are you driven by? We are looking for ambitious, dynamic, and enthusiastic people to join our apprenticeship programme. If you are customer focused, forward thinking and want to learn, then we can give you the life and technical skills you need to be part of our team.

Every day is different within the Sales department. As a Sales Executive apprentice, some of your duties will include:

Answering customers' eMobility queries and concerns and redirecting more complex questions to a relevant person.

Explaining the benefits of and motivation for investing in eMobility from the perspective of customers,

Offering a suitable electrified vehicle based on the customer needs

Explain customer related information about the main components of an EV in an easy-to-understand way

Provide consultations to customers on EV batteries and battery charging

Explain, consult and sell battery charging at home via wallboxes prior car delivery,

Using the dealership internal systems and ordering system utilized in their relevant market,

Explain to customers vehicle production and delivery timeline for each ordered vehicle to the customer

Provide a customer-oriented product experience and explain to a customer the full financial impact and benefits of owning and using a car,

Negotiate with customers during the sale of a vehicle

Drawing up a new vehicle offers including, e.g. insurance, financing, trade-in, accessories, date of delivery for a vehicle ordered from the factory

Collaborating and communicating with the wider team including workshop and management to deliver an amazing customer experience.

You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of products including traditional, hybrid and electronic vehicles. From heritage vehicles to leading edge modern technology, our range will provide you with a varied technical training experience to build your skills as a Sales Executive.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long-term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship.

As an apprentice, you will also have the opportunity to attend Outward Bound, a personal development week which supports with developing resilience, confidence, and teamwork skills.

This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications.

Training provided:

Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom, remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at our state-of-the-art training centre.

Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre in Milton Keynes to complete their apprenticeship training. All training-related costs are fully covered as part of the programme, including travel, accommodation, and meals.

In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and at the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre.

Qualifications Received

On successful completion of the 18 month apprenticeship programme, you will receive the following qualification (or the equivalent qualification for your devolved nation):