Trainee Sales Executive - Portsmouth
We are Motorpoint, the UK’s leading omnichannel car retailor of nearly new cars. We focus on providing our customers with unrivaled choice, quality, service and value in whatever way our customers want. Online? We deliver. In store? We deliver. At home? We deliver (we literally do).
What is holding you back from selling cars, with uncapped commission and unlimited progression opportunities?
Do you have a desire to work in the motor trade but no experience?
Motorpoint's Trainee Sales Executive program can open (car) doors for you! We are offering an opportunity to learn on the job and in return, we can offer you a lucrative career with several potential career paths. We aspire to only promote from within, growing and nurturing our own talent, paving the way for future Sales Executives, future managers and beyond.
Whether you are looking for a career change or your first job opportunity, we offer a comprehensive program that provides a rounded view of the business and the opportunity to learn from the best. We will support you at every stage with a dedicated buddy who has driven down the same road, to ensure that you develop at a speed that is right for you. If you share our values and have the drive to succeed, we can unlock your potential and give you a rewarding career that could change your life!
The Role: Trainee Sales Executive
Salary: £12 per hour + bonus
Location: Portsmouth
Hours: 40 hours, 5 days out of 7 - includes weekend working
Length of program: Typically 12 months*,
*Due to the nature of the role, you must have a full UK driving licence*
What will you be getting up to?
- *The program will typically run for twelve months, with learning modules completed at your own speed. The length of the program will be dictated by your progress and ability
- Once you have successfully passed all training requirements you will progress to a Sales Executive position with £40,000pa OTE
- Your buddy will be a previous Trainee Sales Executive
- You'll have the opportunity to regularly shadow experienced and established Sales Executives and receive feedback on your own development and style
- You'll experience each department on-site, such as Customer & Preparation, sharing your ideas and applying your training
- You will see wider parts of the business in our head office sales and service departments
- You'll be able to work a day in the life of a Trainee Sales Executive at other stores in the region, to share best practice and see how others navigate speedbumps
- Regular knowledge check quizzes with all members of the Trainee program across the business
- Above everything else, you’ll live the Motorpoint values of Proud, Honest, Supportive, Happy and Together.
What is in it for you?
- Paid time off every month to do something that makes you happy
- 28 days holiday plus days off for your birthday, getting married or moving house
- Additional holidays for length of service
- Long service awards
- Staff discount on cars and finance options
- Discounts & cash back at hundreds of high street retailers & restaurants through our “My M.O.T” platform
- Smart Tech in partnership with Currys
- Cycle to work
- Pension
- Healthcare
- Enhanced Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Vocational and personal development training courses
- Quarterly team socials
- Team feasts
- Scratch card rewards
- Sharesave scheme (SAYE)
- Plus much more!
We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and would ask you to get in touch if you are concerned about any barriers you feel you may be facing in your application process with us, so we can ensure they are removed
- Department
- Retail
- Role
- Sales
- Locations
- Portsmouth
Our teams
Making car buying easy takes all kinds of people. Yes, our Online and Showroom Sales teams kick off the process, but who’s keeping the engine running behind the scenes? For starters, there’s our Vehicle Preparation and Workshop teams, getting cars ready for sale. Then, there are Buyers, hunting out the best vehicles around. Software and Product teams create an amazing digital experience while Aftersales help customers post-purchase. Finally, there’s Head Office and Business Support keeping everything running smoothly.
About Motorpoint
Car buying made easy
At Motorpoint, buying a car is simple. We only do nearly new cars and nobody beats us on price. That’s a promise.
We only sell nearly new, and our cars are all under warranty – so peace of mind comes as standard. And with a range of makes and models to choose from, you’re sure to find one within your budget.
Whatever you need, we’re here to help. With finance options that put you in the driving seat and award-winning customer care before and after you buy, we’ll make sure you drive away happy.
So, what are you waiting for? Take a look at our cars or find out more about us below.
Trainee Sales Executive - Portsmouth
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