Trainee Sales Executive - Volvo

About the role…

We are excited to be recruiting for a Trainee Sales Executive. This is an unrivalled opportunity to join one of the UK’s fastest growing motor groups.

This is not your ordinary car sales opportunity. This is your chance to shine as an individual and have the free reign to be yourself, develop an accomplished set of customer service skills, and thrive in an environment that allows you to live each working day to the full.

As a Trainee Sales Executive, you will develop into a valued team member committed to delivering customer service that exceeds our customers’ expectations. You will make each Stoneacre customer feel valued, accompanying them on their journey to find their next car, all whilst contributing towards making Stoneacre the Number One Motor Group.

Do we have your interest…?

Here at Stoneacre we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. It is our ambition to make Stoneacre the best place to work because we recognise that it is our people who make Stoneacre a success. So, what is in it for you?

  • Industry leading competitive salary
  • A range of training and development programmes
  • Industry leading career progression opportunities
  • Contributory workplace pension scheme
  • Uniform provided
  • Long service reward
  • Customer introduced reward
  • Employee discounts
  • Access to discounts on retailers, restaurants, holidays and much more
  • Wellness programme
  • Free onsite parking

An average day as a Trainee Sales Executive…

  • Utilising your expanding knowledge of our manufacturers vehicles, features and characteristics, you will match the right customer to the right car.
  • Learning how to maximise sales opportunities by recognising, processing and following up sales prospects with an enthusiastic ‘can do’ attitude.
  • Learning how to contribute towards business sales objectives by achieving your individual sales expectations – The sky’s the limit!
  • Build and maintain unparalleled relationships with new and existing customers to maximise future sales opportunities.
  • Communicate with our customers with integrity and transparency, enhancing the customer experience – Professionalism is always your top priority.
  • Raise the profile of the Stoneacre brand by delivering a consistent 5-star service.

About you…

  • No previous sales experience is needed, this is an entry level role. Full on-the-job training will be provided.
  • You will have fantastic people skills and thrive working in a customer-facing environment
  • You will be results driven with the desire to succeed.
  • You will have the ability to work well under pressure - It will be your people skills that will help you overcome any challenge that is thrown your way.
  • We want you to love what you do – The rest will come naturally.


“Stoneacre Motor Group are an Equal Opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment where our employees can thrive by being themselves.

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