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Trainee Sales Executive (Academy)

Retail Renault Group UK Ltd.

Orpington

On-site

GBP 19,000 - 23,000

Full time

25 days ago

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Job summary

A leading automotive retail company is seeking a Trainee Sales Executive for a 15-month apprenticeship at their Orpington dealership. This role offers comprehensive training in sales, potential full-time placement as a Sales Executive upon completion, and various benefits. Ideal candidates should possess GCSEs with specific grades and a keen interest in the sales and automotive sector.

Benefits

Company car
25 days holiday
Pension with life assurance
Employee discounts
Career opportunities within the Group

Qualifications

  • Experience in customer management and sales is beneficial.
  • GCSEs in Maths and English required; Level 4 Sales qualification achieved during training.
  • Interest in the automotive industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Manage incoming inquiries through various channels.
  • Collaborate with sales teams to identify and follow up with potential customers.
  • Record and manage customer details accurately.

Skills

Customer Management
Sales Techniques
Communication

Education

GCSEs with grades 9-4/A*-C
Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English
Level 4 Certificate in Sales

Tools

Sales tools (Citnow, FISC, Autotrader)

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Trainee Sales Executive (Apprenticeship)

£19,448 per annum + uncapped commission

is looking for a Trainee Sales Executive to join our Sales team at our Orpington dealership.

This will be a 15-month programme where you will receive specialist training and valuable experience in automotive retail sales and be granted the job title of Trainee Sales Executive.

  • Greet, manage and respond to incoming enquiries (physical, telephone, digital)
  • Collaborate with the sales teams to prospect, qualify and follow-up potential customers
  • Understand incremental sales and profit opportunities
  • Utilise sales tools such as Citnow, FISC, Autotrader (Dealer Portal)
  • Have knowledge of and develop knowledge around the customer handover
  • Attend online webinars, 121 teaching & learning sessions
  • Understand the importance of accurately recording customer details
  • Daily control/management of the diary
  • Act as a Brand Ambassador for Renault Retail Group

Trainee Sales Executive (Apprenticeship)

Level 4 Certificate in Sales qualification with the Institute of Sales Professionals (ISP)

Orpington dealership

£19,448 per annum + uncapped commission

Renault Retail Group is looking for a Trainee Sales Executive to join our Sales team at our Orpington dealership.

This will be a 15-month programme where you will receive specialist training and valuable experience in automotive retail sales and be granted the job title of Trainee Sales Executive.

As a Trainee Sales Executive, you could be involved in a variety of tasks such as:

  • Greet, manage and respond to incoming enquiries (physical, telephone, digital)
  • Collaborate with the sales teams to prospect, qualify and follow-up potential customers
  • Understand incremental sales and profit opportunities
  • Utilise sales tools such as Citnow, FISC, Autotrader (Dealer Portal)
  • Have knowledge of and develop knowledge around the customer handover
  • Attend online webinars, 121 teaching & learning sessions
  • Understand the importance of accurately recording customer details
  • Daily control/management of the diary
  • Act as a Brand Ambassador for Renault Retail Group

The role will operate 5 days a week up to an average of 40 hours per week.

Weekend days will be included in your 5 days-a-week rota. Weekday hours will be 8:30am to 5:30pm, Saturdays 8:30am to 5pm, and Sundays 10am to 4pm.

Once you have completed the 15 month programme, successful Trainee Sales Executives will be positioned into a full-time permanent role as a Sales Executive.

Along with a pay rise and access to a lucrative commission scheme, after successfully passing the Apprenticeship scheme, our Sales Executives will enjoy benefits including a company car*, 25 days holiday, pension including life assurance, employee and family discounts on products and services, eye care vouchers, subsidised car option after 3 months’ service* and career opportunities within the Group.

  • subject to holding a full driving licence

Key requisites

There are no specific skills required, however an interest in Sales and the automotive industry would be beneficial.

GCSEs qualifications are required with grades 9-4/A*- C or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or equivalent. Not having this does not make you ineligible for the course, however you would need to complete an additional L2 qualification which can be done concurrently with the apprenticeship.

As a Trainee Sales Executive it would be ideal if you are able to drive our excellent range of cars that we offer our customers.

Academy format and details

This is a Sales Executive Academy. Training is delivered on a hybrid basis, including online learning and assignments via our learning management portal (Aptem) AND block releases with the Pareto Training Centre, based in London West: one block session of 3 days and attend a further eight 1-day sessions over the 15-month duration of the Academy. All associated costs for training are met by Renault Retail Group/the programme and there will be no cost to yourself/your parents or guardians.

A dedicated Pareto training assessor will make monthly contact for online support, guidance and progress reviews in preparation for Manager appraisals which happen every 6 weeks. You will also be assigned a workplace buddy for support in dealership.

You will be supported throughout the Academy by our Apprenticeship Partner, Pareto. The Academy will result in you achieving a Level 4 Certificate in Sales qualification with the Institute of Sales Professionals (ISP).

HOW TO APPLY:

Hit "Apply" and follow the instructions provided by our Recruitment platform, which will include a request to upload your CV.

Our Talent Acquisition Specialist, Sian will contact suitably experienced candidates.
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