Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to begin a career in Sales? Would you like to work with an established motor retailer, supporting a fast-paced business by delivering a premium customer experience?
We are seeking a talented and professional Trainee Sales Executive to play a key part in the continued growth for our Mercedes Benz Dealership in Bridgend, part of the Sinclair Group. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to be given the chance of starting a career in Car Sales. If you already have experience of success in a retail sales position such as mobile phone sales, furniture sales etc, we would like to hear from you. Full training and on-going development will be provided.
Position: Trainee Mercedes Benz Sales Executive
Location: Mercedes Benz Bridgend
Salary: A guaranteed basic salary whilst training. A company vehicle will be offered once successfully completing training. As you develop and gain more experience, you can look forward to earning between 42k and 45k with uncapped earning potential.
Working Hours: 5 day working week - which include Saturdays and Sundays on a rota basis. There will be a rota in place for early and late finishes each week to cover the showroom opening hours.
Full training will be given and you will be expected to attend courses to further your skills.
This role will ideally suit someone who comes from a retail sales background, and has a stable career history.
What you will learn to do:

• Ensure customers receive good outcomes from every interaction they have with you.
• Respond to queries from new and existing customers relating to new and used vehicle sales.
• Guide customers through their purchase, providing outstanding customer service as the face of both Sinclair and Mercedes Benz
• Achieve individual sales targets by fully exploring and satisfying customers needs for finance and insurance products and optional extras
• Assist in ensuring a steady flow of enquiries from multiple channels through prospecting and marketing
• Maintain a specialist knowledge of manufacturer vehicles and options, participating in regular knowledge updates.
• Manage the vehicle handover process, ensuring compliance with the process
• Adhere to Sinclair and industry regulations relating to the sale of vehicles, finance and insurance

What we are looking for:

• Previous, proven experience of working within a customer focusing sales environment
• Warm and friendly personality portraying a professional image to all customers (both face to face and over the phone)
• The ability to quickly establish and build rapport with our customers
• Know and understand how important it is to use social media, video and chat platforms to engage with customers, and your not afraid to use them.
• Must possess a valid UK driving licence.

Company Benefits:
In addition to receiving a competitive salary, you will also have access to a range of other benefits including:

• 30 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) plus your Birthday off
• High earning potential through commission and bonus
• Manufacturing specific training along with inhouse training
• Company Vehicle after probationary period
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance (death in service benefit)*
• Enhanced Maternity/Adoption/Paternity leave options
• Recognition of length of service at 5,10,20,30 & 40 years anniversary
• Staff discounted parts and servicing plus a free MOT every year
• Staff Car Scheme*
• Cycle to Work Purchase Scheme*
• Vehicle Purchase Schemes and preferential parts, service and labour rates*
• Colleague Referral Scheme/Customer Referral Schemes
• Employee Assistance programme with 24/7 confidential helpline and designated Mental Health First Aiders on site.
• Sinclair Foundation - charitable foundation designed to support members or their close family who find they need financial support at times of ill-health
• Development opportunities within the Sinclair Group
• Free onsite parking

*available after a suitable qualifying period
Working as a Trainee Sales Executive provides you with a fantastic opportunity to learn and practice skills that will benefit you throughout your career. The Sinclair Group will actively encourage you to progress your career through internal promotion: most of our managers have been promoted from within.
We are a family owned and run business and we have been in the motor trade for over 75 years.
If you are interested in this position then please apply by sending us your CV with a covering letter.