Trainee Sales Executive - Ford

FRANK G. GATES LIMITED; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday Allowance

Company Pension Scheme

Staff Discount on Vehicles and Servic…

Job summary

Gates Ford in Stevenage is seeking a Trainee Sales Executive to join the sales team. You will receive full support and industry-leading manufacturer training, enabling you to become a successful Vehicle Sales Executive.

Key responsibilities include demonstrating features to customers, building strong relationships, and striving to exceed sales targets. The role offers 41.5 hours per week, with a negotiable salary based on experience and benefits such as a pension, staff discounts, and career

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• IT literate.
• Good organisational skills.
• An enthusiastic desire to succeed, and exceed sales targets.
• Outstanding customer handling skills.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate model features and technology to customers.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships, keeping them informed through every step of the vehicle purchase.
• Undertake all possible effort to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Assist with the implementation of dealership events.
• Develop and maintain knowledge of products and technologies.
• Identify and develop opportunities to increase dealership awareness and interest in the brand.

Skills

Team player

IT literacy

Organisational skills

Customer handling

Self-motivation

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We are currently seeking a Trainee Sales Executive to join the sales team at Gates Ford, Stevenage.

In this position you will receive full support and industry leading manufacturer training, enabling you to become a successful Vehicle Sales Executive. You will learn all aspects of the role including communication and negotiation skills, customer awareness, and product knowledge.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate model features and technology to customers.

• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships, keeping them informed through every step of the vehicle purchase.

• Undertake all possible effort to achieve and exceed sales targets.

• Assist with the implementation of dealership events.

• Develop and maintain knowledge of products and technologies.

• Identify and develop opportunities to increase dealership awareness and interest in the brand.

Minimum requirements:

• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• IT literate.

• Good organisational skills.

• An enthusiastic desire to succeed, and exceed sales targets.

• Outstanding customer handling skills.

• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Working Hours: 41.5 hrs per week (Monday - Sunday, with 1 day off during the week, 1 in 4 Saturdays off and 2 in 4 Sundays off).

Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Benefits: 25 Days Holiday Allowance, Company Pension Scheme, Staff Discount on Vehicles and Servicing, Career Development

Gates are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, disability or other characteristics. Our hiring decisions are made using an unbiased approach and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and candidates to feel welcome.

Reasonable adjustments:All interviews assess the skills of the job itself and should not put you at a disadvantage of your disability/condition. If you require reasonable adjustment, please let us know so we can accommodate you. To do this, please include your reasonable adjustment requirements during the application stage or contact the person who offered you an interview. You do not have to disclose your condition when you are applying for a role with us.The Equality Act 2010 defines a disabled person as someone who has a physical or mental impairment that has a substantial and long-term negative effect on their ability to do daily activities.