Vehicle Sales Advisor Apprenticeship

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.

Training:

A standard workweek typically consists of 40 hours, scheduled from Monday to Friday, starting at 8:30 am and ending at 5:30 pm. 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.

Training Outcome:

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.

Employer Description:

Having specialised in selling new and used Ford cars and vans for almost 25 years, we understand the importance of every aspect of buying a car and our aim is to make the process an enjoyable experience from start to finish.

Our expertise in the used car market is unbeatable; our experience and know-how of everything from finance to valuation means that we are able to provide the perfect peace of mind you need when you’re on the hunt for a pre-loved car. If you would rather choose from our new Ford cars for sale, this same level of trust and expertise is offered, plus the huge level of choice you would expect from picking a vehicle direct from the forecourt.

Whether you’re looking for a practical urban vehicle like the Ford Focus, a rapid hot-hatchback in the Focus ST or even a Ford Motability vehicle to offer enhanced mobility for those with disability, visit one of our dealerships today and let our expert team take care of all your requirements.

It’s not just cars we have available; with the wealth of used and new Ford vans and trucks we have at our dealerships, we can help create your commercial fleet. We can provide you with everything from the highly-rated Ford Transit Custom to the practical and nimble Transit Courier at our Poole and Yeovil Transit Centres – whatever van is right for your business, whatever the size.

All the new Ford van models we have available can be yours on finance packages of up to five years with competitive rates, meaning you can spread the cost to make it as affordable as possible. As an approved dealer of Ford vans at Yeovil and Poole, it means that every one of our guests can have complete peace of mind when purchasing their new vehicle. To learn more, pop into one of our dealerships today and speak with our expert team.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm, however, each of our retailers will have different requirements.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Logical,Team working,Patience