Vehicle Sales Advisor Apprenticeship
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Company: FORAY MOTOR GROUP LIMITED
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Location: Shaftesbury, SP7 8PL
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Sector: Sales, marketing and procurement
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Ref: NAS-2000037420
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Application Deadline Date: 16/08/2026
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Start Date: 30/08/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday 8.30am- 5.30pm, however, each of our retailers will have different requirements.
Brief Description
The Vehicle Sales Advisor role involves selling new and used vehicles while delivering excellent customer service. You'll learn to identify customer needs, recommend suitable vehicles, explain features and benefits, appraise part-exchanges, and develop the skills to negotiate and close sales successfully.
Training to be Provided
A standard work week typically consists of 40 hours, scheduled from Monday to Friday, starting at 8:30am and ending at 5:30pm. Nevertheless, the specific working hours may vary depending on the requirements of individual dealers.
Approximately 20% of your total work hours will be dedicated to 'off-the-job' training. This is a mixture of online classrooms and face-to-face learning at The Henry Ford Academy.
Your Development and Future Prospects:
All of our Apprentices are employed through the Dealer Network and attend week-long block training at our state-of-the-art Training Centre in Daventry.
Block training 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.
Throughout your apprenticeship journey, we are committed to nurturing your growth and development, guiding you toward attaining a widely recognized qualification in the motor industry. This qualification serves as a cornerstone for building your career, offering abundant opportunities within our expanding Dealer Network. Upon successful completion of the program, you'll be well-equipped to advance and transition into new roles.
Future Prospects
Joining our team as a Vehicle Sales Executive Apprentice offers a pathway to a rewarding career in automotive sales. If you're passionate about cars and sales and eager to learn and grow in a dynamic sales environment, we encourage you to apply and become part of Ford.
Vacancy Detail
- Learn about our inventory of vehicles, including features, specifications, pricing, and available financing options
- Assist customers in identifying their vehicle needs, preferences, and budgetary requirements
- Conduct test drives to showcase vehicle features and benefits, providing guidance and answering questions as needed
- Present and demonstrate vehicle options to customers in a professional and persuasive manner
- Collaborate with sales managers to negotiate pricing, terms, and financing arrangements to meet customer needs
- Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, vehicle sales, and inventory management using CRM systems
- Follow up with prospective customers via phone calls, emails, and other communication channels to nurture leads and close sales
- Stay updated on industry trends, product knowledge, and competitive offerings to provide informed recommendations to customers
- Participate in sales training programs and workshops to enhance selling skills, product knowledge, and customer service abilities
- Uphold company policies and ethical standards in all sales activities, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty