Trainee Sales Executive - Peugeot | Leapmotor

FRANK G. GATES LIMITED; Braintree; 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 Servics

Career Development

Job summary

Gates Peugeot | Leapmotor in Braintree is seeking a Trainee Sales Executive to join the sales team. You will receive full manufacturer training to become a successful Vehicle Sales Executive, learning communication, negotiation, and product knowledge.

The role offers 41.5 hours per week with shifts including weekends; salary is negotiable based on experience, with opportunities to develop and advance in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• IT literate with basic computer and software skills.
• Good organisational skills and planning ability.
• Enthusiastic to succeed and exceed sales targets.
• Excellent customer handling and communication skills.
• A full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate model features and technology to customers.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships throughout the purchase process.
• Work to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Assist with dealership events and promotions.
• Develop knowledge of products and technologies for customers.
• Identify opportunities to raise brand awareness at the dealership.

Skills

Team player

IT literacy

Organised

Customer handling

Target driven

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We are currently seeking an Trainee Sales Executive to join the sales team at Gates Peugeot | Leapmotor, Braintree.

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.

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