Job Title: Trainee Sales Executive
Location: Blackburn
Hours – 40 hours per week, including weekends
Salary: £26,436.80 with an OTE of £32,500
Job Profile
Are you ready to start your career in the automotive industry with uncapped earning potential and limitless growth opportunities?
Whether you're fresh out of school, looking for a career change, or simply eager to explore the motor trade, Hippo Motor Group’s Trainee Sales Executive program offers an exciting pathway to success. We believe in nurturing new talent, preparing our team members to become the future leaders of our organisation.
At Hippo Motor Group, we provide a hands-on learning experience, comprehensive training, and continuous support from experienced mentors who have walked the same path. If you share our passion for excellence and have the drive to succeed, we can unlock your potential and help you build a rewarding career.
Key Responsibilities:
- Engage in a 12-month training program with flexible learning modules tailored to your pace. Progression depends on your development and performance.
- Upon successful completion of the training, transition to a Sales Executive role with an OTE of £60,000 per annum.
- Buddy up with a Senior Team Leader who will review your performance, provide guidance, and help you navigate the Trainee program successfully.
- Observe our sales team to gain insights into effective sales strategies and problem-solving techniques.
- Gain exposure to various departments, including Customer Service, Sales, Vehicle Preparation, Admin and Logistics to understand the full scope of our operations.
- Embrace what it means to be a part of Hippo Motor Group, committing to the principles and culture that drive our success.
Skills and Experience:
- Full UK driving licence (essential)
- Strong interest in the automotive industry
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- A passion for providing exceptional customer service
- Ability to build rapport with customers and colleagues
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Willingness to learn and adapt in a dynamic environment
- Self-motivated with a drive to achieve and exceed targets
Benefits
- Lunch on Hippo when passing probation.
- Departmental incentives
- Works social events
- 2 years’ service- an additional day annual leave and £100 meal voucher
- 5 years’ service- 2 additional days annual leave and a bonus
- 10 years’ service- 2 additional days annual leave and a bonus
- Employee of the quarter scheme
- Refer a friend scheme.
- Time for you- the opportunity to earn up to 4 early finishes/late starts per year.
- Internal development and progression opportunities
- Hippo Legends scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Access to BEN the employee wellbeing support service
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £26,436.80-£32,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Are you able to work 3 weekends in 4. You will receive 2 days off during the week?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
