Key Accountabilities
· Build foundational product knowledge across commercial vehicles, including vans, trucks, chassis, bodies, specifications, and associated products and services.
· Support Sales Managers with customer enquiries, quotations, finance and leasing information, and follow-up communication.
· Assist with vehicle demonstrations, test drives, presentations, and customer handovers.
· Develop an understanding of customer operating requirements and recommend suitable vehicles and specifications.
· Maintain accurate CRM records and support the preparation of sales documentation, quotations, proposals, and order paperwork.
· Assist with the presentation and preparation of vehicles to a high standard for customer viewing and handovers.
· Contribute to dealership events, customer open days, trade shows, promotional activities, and product launches.
· Work collaboratively with Aftersales, Service, Parts, Administration, and Finance teams to support the full customer experience.
· Participate in manufacturer and internal training programmes.
· Undertake general duties to support the Sales Department as required.
Experience & Qualifications
Essential
· Interest in commercial vehicles, automotive sales, transport, logistics, or related industries.
· Confident communicator with a willingness to learn.
· Full UK driving license.
· Experience in a customer-facing or sales role.
· Knowledge or practical experience of vans, trucks, commercial vehicles, or the automotive industry.
· Mechanical or technical understanding.
· GCSE including Maths and English at Grade 4/C above
Training & Progression Pathway
The trainee will follow a structured development programme designed to build the knowledge, skills and commercial confidence required to progress into an independent Commercial Vehicle Sales Executive role.
Package & Benefits
· Salary starting from £22,000.00 per annum
· Commission scheme to be decided
· Working hours are 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday
· Additional hours and weekends required on an ad hock basis
· 22 days holiday, plus 8 bank holidays
· Company pension
· Employee Assistance Programme
· Free onsite parking
· Westfield health
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Chelmsford CM1 3SS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- An interest in commercial vehicles
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
