At a Glance
- Tasks: Learn automotive sales and customer service while working with experienced professionals.
- Company: Join the award-winning Foray Motor Group, a leading Ford dealer in the South West.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, wellbeing support, and discounts for you and your family.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace committed to equality and personal development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in the automotive industry with structured training and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Passion for cars, great communication skills, and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 16640 - 16640 £ per year.
Foray Motor Group is the South West's award-winning Ford-only dealer group, with dealerships and service centres in Salisbury, Poole, Yeovil, Taunton, Andover, Shaftesbury, Bridgwater, Dorchester and Southampton. The 9 location group, with an annual turnover in excess of £150m, employs circa 400 people, in a wide variety of job roles, and has excellent opportunities for highly motivated, dedicated and talented people. Whether you're a salesperson, a vehicle technician or in customer service, we would like to hear from you. At Foray we place great emphasis on developing our staff to equip you with the right skills and tools to succeed at everything you do.
Position
- Salary: £16,640.00 per annum
- Location: Edwards Ford, Salisbury
- Contract: Full-Time | Apprenticeship contract, 1 year contract, with the opportunity to extend to 2 years
- Hours: 40 hours per week. A 5-day working week, 08:45 a.m. to 06:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (with one day off during the week), Saturdays 08:45 a.m. to 05:30 p.m., Sundays CLOSED.
Benefits
- Foray Rewards (including discount shopping from a range of retailers)
- 24/7 wellbeing support
- 24/7 1-2-1 Counselling support
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 30 days holiday (including Bank Holidays), rising to 34 days with length of service
- Long Service Awards
- Workplace Discount for your own vehicle and immediate family
Responsibilities
- Learn and understand the features and specifications of vehicles
- Assist customers in selecting the right vehicle to meet their needs and budget
- Conduct test drives and provide product demonstrations
- Assist with the preparation of sales contracts and paperwork
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and sales activities
- Collaborate with the sales team to achieve monthly sales targets
- Continuously update product knowledge through training and self-study
Requirements
- A passion for the automotive industry and interest in sales.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
- GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent) are preferred but not essential.
- Previous sales or customer service experience is advantageous but not required.
- Full UK Driving licence
Foray Motor Group is committed to diversity and equality of opportunity for all and is opposed to any form of less favourable treatment or harassment on the grounds of gender, marital status, civil partnership status, parental status, race, ethnic origin, colour, nationality, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, religion/belief, gender reassignment and gender identity, age and those with caring responsibilities.
Apprentice Sales Executive in Salisbury employer: Foray Motor Group
Foray Motor Group is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for aspiring sales professionals. With a strong focus on employee development through structured training programmes and apprenticeships, you will gain invaluable skills in automotive sales while enjoying a range of benefits including 30 days holiday, wellbeing support, and workplace discounts. Located in Salisbury, you will be part of a dedicated team within an award-winning Ford-only dealer group that values diversity and fosters career growth.
