Trainee Sales Executive

Vindis Group Ltd.; Northampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Car Scheme

Paid Birthday Leave

Family Friendly policies

Sick Pay

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Employee Discounts on parts/servicing/

Vehicle purchases discounts

Job summary

Vindis Group Ltd. is recruiting a Trainee Sales Executive for Northampton Audi. You will join a sales team and develop a deep product knowledge while delivering excellent customer service and supporting the broader sales effort.

As part of a high‑performing group, you will learn the customer journey, use enquiry management tools, and actively prospect new customers through outbound calls and other channels. A genuine interest in automotive sales and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a customer-facing role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Desire to meet individual and team targets.
• Interest in automotive sales.

Responsibilities

• Learn elements of the customer purchase journey and standards.
• Utilise tools to become a product knowledge specialist.
• Champion customer service excellence within the team.
• Use enquiry management systems to track requirements and outcomes.
• Prospect new customers via outbound calls and other channels.
• Advocate the Audi brand to generate interest and loyalty.
• Support the wider Sales Team as required.
• Demonstrate a genuine interest in automotive sales.

Skills

Customer-facing

Communication

Relationship building

Prospecting

Organisational skills

Full UK driving licence

Sales experience

Outbound calling

Tools

CRM systems

Enquiry management systems

Job description

This is an extremely rare and exciting opportunity to join Northampton Audi as a motivated individual seekingcareer development, within an innovative and well-established organisation.

About Us:

As part ofa team of approximately 700 colleagues at the Vindis Group, you will contributeto a business that places customer excellence, operational standards andemployee development at the heart of its strategy. We are proud of our heritageand ambitious about our future; our continued success is built upon a HighPerformance Culture that values professionalism, accountability andcollaboration.

How we support our #Exceptional People:

• DriveOur Brand –Enjoy our Employee Car Scheme after a qualifying period, with no depositrequired. Experience the joy of driving our brand products at remarkableprices.
• CelebrateYou –Take your birthday off with Paid Birthday Leave - On us!
• FamilyFirst –Benefit from our Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternityand Paternity packages.
• StayHealthy –Our enhanced Sick Pay ensures you’re taken care of when you need it most(based on length of Service).
• WellbeingAt Your Fingertips - Access to our 24/7 Employee AssistanceProgramme, for quick and easy Online GP services, exclusive retaildiscounts, legal and financial support, and comprehensive 360 wellbeingservices.
• PeaceOf Mind –Enjoy a life Assurance policy at no cost, bringing peace to you and yourloved ones.
• ExclusiveDiscounts –Take advantage of employee discounts on parts, vehicle MOT’s/Servicing,and vehicle purchases. Drive with confidence and savings!
• Growour Team -Earn a financial reward if you successfully refer a friend.
• Developwith Vindis - Access to vast training resources, including: access to theVolkswagen Group UK National Learning Centre and Brand AccreditationPathways.
• Work-LifeBalance - Industry-leading working pattern including a 5-day working week (noSundays!).

About the Role:

As aTrainee Sales Executive, you will be an integral member of the Sales Team. Yourkey responsibilities will include:

• Learning allelements of the customer purchase journey, in accordance with the expectedmethods/standards.
• Effectivelyutilising the tools and resources available to you to become a specialistin your area, including up-to-date product knowledge.
• Being integral inchampioning and maintaininga culture of customer service excellence.
• Utilising enquirymanagement systems to ensure that the expectations and requirements ofcustomers are consistently delivered upon, and to maximise outcomes.
• Prospecting for newcustomers, including acquiring new leads via outbound phone calls amongstother mediums of communication.
• Being an advocate ofthe Audi brand and championing the products to generate interest andensure sustained customer commitment.
• Assisting the widerSales Team with other tasks, as and when required.
• A genuine interestin the automotive industry and/or sales
• Excellentcommunication skills and the ability to effectively build relationships
• Experience within acustomer facing role, and the desire to consistently achieve individualand team targets
• Strongorganisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Full UK drivinglicence
• Previous experiencewithin a sales environment

Previous experience within a customer facing role