Job Opportunity: Trainee Car Sales Advisor
We are seeking a motivated, personable, and enthusiastic individual to join our expanding sales team as a Trainee Car Sales Advisor. This role is ideal for someone at the early stage of their career who is eager to learn, develop professionally, and build a long-term future in automotive sales.
No previous sales experience is required. We will provide comprehensive training, mentoring, and ongoing support to ensure you develop the knowledge, confidence, and skills required to succeed in a high-performing sales environment.
Ridgway Cars is recognised as one of the top 10% of independent car dealerships in the UK, with a strong reputation for quality, customer service, and volume sales. We are extremely busy, with a high turnover of vehicles, providing significant opportunity to earn commission and progress rapidly within the business.
Key Responsibilities
* Welcoming customers and assisting them in identifying suitable vehicles and finance or warranty products
* Building rapport and developing long-term customer relationships to generate repeat business and referrals
* Working towards individual and team sales targets with guidance and coaching from senior colleagues
* Learning our vehicle stock, pricing structures, and the wider automotive market
* Supporting vehicle presentation, forecourt standards, and merchandising activities
* Accurately completing sales paperwork and system entries
* Delivering a consistently professional and customer-focused sales experience
What We Offer
* Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission and performance-related bonuses
* Full structured training programme, including one-to-one coaching and ongoing development
* Clear career progression opportunities within a growing, high-volume dealership
* Company pension scheme
* Supportive, professional team environment with a strong sales culture
* The opportunity to earn excellent commission due to consistently high vehicle sales volumes
Requirements
* Friendly, confident, and professional manner with strong interpersonal skills
* A genuine desire to learn, develop, and succeed in a sales-based role
* Strong communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude
* Reliable, self-motivated, and target-driven
* Basic computer literacy and willingness to learn dealership systems
* Flexibility to work weekends and varied hours
* Full UK driving licence (essential)
Benefits
* Pension Plans