Trainee Sales Executive
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Position Overview & Specifications
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Sales Executive to join the busy Sales team at our Lloyd BMW/MINI Colne retailer.
As a Trainee Sales Executive, you will be responsible for aspects of the sales process:
- Meeting and greeting customers.
- Rotates through several sales office functions to learn sales administration.
- Keeps track of the sales process by aiding sales professionals with new business acquisition.
- Call existing and new clients to practice and test sales methods.
- Maintains and develops client relationships.
- Assists customers by offering them with information such as price quotes for products or services.
- Assists sales agents with additional administrative tasks.
- Keeps track of sales and sends a copy to the sales staff.
- Participates in educational training to keep up to speed on job knowledge.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal Trainee Sales Executive will hold the following skills and experiences:
- Excellent customer service skills and the ability to interact at all levels.
- Well-presented and capable of engaging and developing positive connections with current and new customers.
- Enthusiastic person with a drive to learn and develop
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
- An interest for cars is also beneficial
- Full UK Driver's licence is required
Hours: 5 out of 7 days per week
Salary: £22,000 Basic and £25,000 OTE Per Annum
About Lloyd Motor Group
Lloyd Motor Group is the largest prestige motor group covering Cumbria, the North East, Lancashire, North Yorkshire and the South of Scotland and has been successfully trading for over 40 years. Privately owned and family run, the company prides itself on its professional yet personal approach in dealing with and supporting its customers and staff, always committed to the communities it serves. Lloyd Motor Group currently has 6 BMW and MINI retailers as well as operating 8 franchise dealerships representing brands including Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, KIA, Honda Motorcycles and Motorrad, and 5 state of the art Bodyshops.
Rewards and Benefits:
As well as a competitive salary, we offer the following benefits:
- 30 days holiday a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays), plus an extra day off on your birthday.
- Healthcare cash plan.
- Employee vehicle-discount schemes.
- Highstreet discounts
- Childcare vouchers.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Eyecare vouchers.
- Free flu jabs.
- Internal and manufacturer training.
To apply for this position, please click on the link below to submit your CV.
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 Sales Executive roles across Lloyd Motor Group'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 £22,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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