Trainee Sales Executive (Apprenticeship)
Level 4 Certificate in Sales qualification with the Institute of Sales Professionals (ISP)
Bolton dealership
£19,465 per annum
Renault Retail Group is looking for a Trainee Sales Executive to join our Sales team at our Bolton 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.
GCSE 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 the 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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