Company Overview
Sandown Group is a leading name in the automotive retail industry, representing Mercedes-Benz across multiple locations. Our mission is to transform the customer experience in our showrooms while fostering a supportive environment for our employees to thrive.
Trainee Sales Executive - Mercedes-Benz of Salisbury
A new opportunity has arisen to join us as a Trainee Sales Executive at our Salisbury dealership. Please apply if you are passionate about luxury cars and driven to succeed in a fast-paced sales environment. The Company will offer a unique opportunity to start a career in automotive sales with one of the world's most prestigious brands.
Duties will include:
· Assisting customers in finding their desired vehicle via the Mercedes-Benz online showroom
· Contacting interested parties and customers by telephone and in writing to generate Sales Leads.
· Conducting face-to-face meetings and presenting the Mercedes-Benz range.
· Informing and advising visitors on Mercedes-Benz vehicles, equipment, prices, conditions, technical data and other information
· Evaluating used cars and conducting appraisals of customers' vehicle.
· Assessing the condition of Trade Ins and ensuring all defects /damage reported and recorded prior to a Part Exchange price being agreed.
· Organising and carrying out test-drives and evaluate results.
· Involvement in sales events.
· Guaranteeing professional level of product presentation (price marking, accessibility, cleanliness, etc).
What we are looking for
· A genuine passion for cars and customer service.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
· A full UK driving licence.
· Previous sales or customer-facing experience is a plus, but not essential.
What We Offer
· Comprehensive training and development programme.
· Clear career progression path into Sales Executive roles.
· Competitive salary with uncapped commission potential once qualified
· Company car once qualified
Applicants will be expected to be immaculately attired as is befitting the Mercedes brand, must hold a full driving licence and have the right to work UK.
The showroom is open from Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:00 Saturday and 10:00 – 16:00 Sunday. Weekend work on a rota basis will be required however; a 5-day week will be worked. 41 hours per week
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £30,103.31 per year
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Financial planning services
* Life insurance
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Salisbury SP1 2JS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* customer service: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person