Trainee Volkswagen Sales Executive
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Position Overview & Specifications
Typically your working hours are between 8.30am to 6pm Monday – Saturday with a day off in the week and working Sundays on a rota basis 10am to 4pm.
Description
This is an exceptional opportunity for the successful individual to develop, learn and forge a career in the automotive sector. We aren’t looking for the finished article; however we are looking for potential!
Typically you can expect to earn £30,000-£35,000 in your first year, plus the use of a company car. We will offer a career path that could see the successful individual grow into a future Listers Group Manager.
The role and responsibilities include:
- This is a genuine “learn the business” role and our expectation will be for the successful individual to observe and learn every aspect of selling a car, as well as the smooth running of a dealerships sales department.
- Our customer’s satisfaction is paramount and we will nurture your development, training you to deliver a first class customer journey.
- To be considered for the vacancy we welcome all backgrounds and experience, whether you have some sales exposure or none.
- You will need to hold a full driving licence
- Unlimited confidence, resilience, drive, energy and talent.
- A well presented individual with a desire, character and attitude to succeed.
- The ability to quickly establish and build rapport with our customers.
- A real hunger to meet and exceed targets and KPI’s with superb attention to detail.
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Health & wellbeing benefits
Group life insurance
Staff discount on car servicing
Listers Benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays
Long service and loyalty incentives
Staff referral scheme
In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Motor Vehicle Dealers
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Volkswagen Sales Executive roles across Listers's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Motor Vehicle Dealers.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30,000 - £40,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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