Job description

Automotive Sales Trainee Positions do not become available very often... This is a unique opportunity to work for a forward thinking family business in York. With family values at heart, we're all about TLC not PLC.

Job Purpose:

To assist our customers in the purchase of new / used cars and associated products. Maximise our sale potential whilst ensuring the highest levels of customer satisfaction and customer retention.

Reports to: Sales Manager

Hours: Monday to Friday 8.45 am to 6.00 pm and Saturday 8.45 am to 5.00 pm with a day off in the week.

Salary: £25,555 per annum. Upon completion of training (usually between 3 to 6 months) the basic salary will change to £23,000 plus an uncapped sales commission scheme. Realistic OTE of £45,000 per annum, which is uncapped.

Key Responsibilities/Training towards...

• Understand vehicle features, characteristics, etc. to maximise sales potential
• Achieve vehicle sales targets whilst maximising profitability
• Provide industry leading customer service
• Recognise, process and follow-up sales prospects
• Seek to generate new business.
• Build and maintain great relationships with existing and new customers to maximise future sales
• Closing sales by overcoming objections, negotiation, etc.
• Sell additional dealership services to increase continued custom
• Maintain accurate records of customer requirements, completing sales contracts and other sales administration
• Work closely in accordance with Finance and General Insurance regulations
• Raise the profile of the dealership and enhancing the reputation of the business

• A full UK driving licence
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• Team player
• Good IT skills
• Ability to record personalised videos via iPad to our customers upon enquiry

Experience / Requirements:

Ideally, you will have worked in a face to face, retail or sales based role.

Willing to attend manufacture training. Competent at using ICT, Maths and English.