Vehicle Sales Advisor Apprenticeship - PDH Motor Group FCA Hassocks PDH VEHICLES LIMITED
The role of a Vehicle Sales Advisor is to sell new and used vehicles and to provide each and every one of our customers with consistently high levels of customer service. You’ll learn how to identify a customer’s needs and interests; advise customers; promote the features and benefits of vehicles; appraise vehicles, and negotiate difficult sales.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 24 Oct 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm, however, each of our retailers will have different requirements.
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
14 Months
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Possible start date
04 Nov 2023
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Date posted
01 Jun 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Intermediate
Level 2 (GCSE) -
Reference number
VAC1000169614
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
The Vehicle Sales Advisor role varies slightly by the employer, based upon the specific needs of the location. The below explanation is, therefore, a guide to support you in understanding what the role might entail.
Vehicle Sales Advisors, executives, or vehicle salespeople are responsible for selling new and used vehicles. Duties may vary depending on the type and size of the organisation.
Duties for this site are:
- Managing sales and stock preparations day-to-day
- Visual merchandising on the site every day
- Digital merchandising – videos and photos for the website
- Helping with customer enquiries
- Supporting colleagues with the sales process
Other duties may include:
• Greeting customers, discussing their needs and advising them on the most suitable vehicle
• Arranging test drives
• Negotiating sale and trade-in prices
• Working out finance arrangements and packages, which may include organising registration plates, road tax, and delivery of vehicles
• Highlighting any additional products relevant to the customer
• Processing orders and completing relevant paperwork, which may include carrying out stock checks using manufacturers’ databases
• Updating customers on the progress of orders and contacting potential customers to update them about new vehicles and deals
• Updating stock lists
• Managing advertising and updating the website
• Keeping the forecourt and cars clean and tidy
• Providing potential customers with relevant literature and information
• Inspecting vehicles pre-and post-sale
In larger organisations you may work as part of a team, specialising in one aspect of selling. In smaller organisations you may be responsible for all aspects of vehicle sales.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
Our Apprenticeship Programme is an excellent way of ensuring we have high-quality people working within our business. We're looking for ambitious candidates ready to take ownership of their development, work hard to achieve their potential, and grow with an ambitious employer.
The Programme typically lasts for 14 months and you'll achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
We will support you to gain your Functional Skills if you require them in Maths and English.
Block training at our centre in Coventry is complemented by a combination of regular coaching visits from one of our experienced Coaches as well as Virtual Classroom sessions and E-Learning modules.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
There are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our expanding business. Your early development is carefully mapped through your Apprenticeship journey with your learning focussed toward achieving an industry-recognised qualification.
This is the grounding for your future development within the network and opportunities exist, once qualified, to further develop your skills and to move into new roles.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential
About the employer
Training
Training provider
CALEX UK LTD
Apprenticeship standard
Customer service practitioner
Level 2 (GCSE)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 24 Oct 2023