Trainee Car Sales Executive

Role overview

An opportunity is available to join a Lexus dealership in Cheltenham as a Trainee Car Sales Executive. The position is aimed at someone with strong potential who wants to build a long-term career in the automotive sector, rather than someone already fully established in the role.

The role focuses on helping each customer find the right vehicle for their lifestyle, presenting suitable features and extras, and guiding them through the full buying journey, including finance and contract discussions, with the goal of delivering a high standard of customer satisfaction.

Working pattern

This is an on-site full-time role with the following hours: Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, Saturdays from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, and Sundays from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. The schedule includes one day off during the week, and Sunday working is arranged on a rota basis.

Compensation and benefits

The position offers a company car and an on-target earnings figure of £55,000.

Key duties

• Earn customer confidence by communicating clearly, qualifying leads well, and creating a strong first impression.
• Work incoming and outgoing opportunities effectively, including prospecting, follow-up calls, walk-ins, telephone enquiries, and website or internet leads.
• Help drive monthly performance against unit sales, profit per vehicle, finance penetration, and add-on product targets.
• Handle customer and vehicle information accurately and follow the company’s FCA and data protection responsibilities to keep the customer database complete and reliable.

What the employer is looking for

The ideal applicant may come from a background in car sales, retail management, or sales management. You should be able to show that you have met or exceeded targets before, can build rapport quickly, and have the potential to succeed in the motor trade. A valid UK driving licence is required. Experience in the motor trade, automotive sector, or a car dealership is preferred but not essential because full training will be provided.

Additional benefits

• 33 days of holiday, inclusive of bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Wellness programme
• Sick pay
• Group life insurance
• Discounts on car servicing for staff
• Retail, restaurant, cinema, and holiday savings through employee benefits
• Long-service and loyalty rewards
• Staff referral scheme
• Access to in-house, manufacturer, and professional qualifications
• Company events

About the employer

Listers Group was established in 1979 and is one of the UK’s largest privately and family-owned motor retail groups. The business represents several prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk, and Yorkshire, and places strong emphasis on developing its people and supporting career growth in the automotive and motor trade sectors.