Trainee Vehicle Sales Executive
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Position Overview & Specifications
Wessex Garages are currently looking to recruit Trainee Car Sales Executive for our Nissan branch in Bristol. You will not only be responsible for selling vehicles, but will be selling and promoting Finance, Insurance products and Paint Protection.
Job Specification
As a Trainee Sales Executive you will support our customers throughout their buying journey – from their first point of contact with us to the moment they take delivery of their new car. Whilst completing our industry leading training and development programme you will learn how to meet and greet customers, prospect and appoint leads; and fully qualify customer needs before learning how to professionally sell vehicles and peripheral products in line with industry regulation.
Person Specification
Existing and potential customers are at the heart of everything we do, therefore you will be a customer focused individual that possesses a passion for delivering exceptional customer care. Naturally organised and able to process detailed information, you will keep your product knowledge up to date and relevant and be motivated to achieve in a results-focused environment. Previous sales experience is non-essential, however you will possess a positive attitude and be determined to achieve full sales executive status and make a success of your career in sales.
You will have an outstanding work ethic, be able to lead from the front, inspire your colleagues to 'raise the bar' and exceed their full potential whilst driving Sales and add-on performance forward.
Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills are essential along with experience of working as part of a team with shared objectives and personal performance goals.
Progression Opportunities: Multi-franchised dealership group offering excellent progression opportunities to further your career
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Vehicle Sales Executive roles across Wessex Garages's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £45,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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