Apprentice Sales Executive – BMWHailsham
Learn, grow, and build your future. Join us for the ride.
Working with world‑class brands as an Apprentice Sales Executive, you’ll learn how to deliver outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers while gaining a nationally recognised qualification. As part of a successful global automotive group, you’ll receive hands‑on training, mentoring, and support from experienced professionals. We’ll help you develop the skills and confidence needed to build a rewarding career in automotive retail.
What we can offer you
- Earn while you learn with a fully supported apprenticeship programme
- Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
- Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
- Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
- Plan for the future with our company pension scheme
- Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
- 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring expert advice is always available
- Commute for less with our cycle‑to‑work scheme
- Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
- Invest in your future through structured training and development opportunities
- Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
- Life assurance with the option to increase cover
- We’re open to flexible working options – just ask
What you’ll do day to day
- Learn how to welcome customers and support them throughout their vehicle purchasing journey
- Develop an understanding of our products, services, and manufacturer standards
- Assist with customer enquiries, appointments, and follow‑up communications
- Support the Sales Team with vehicle presentations, handovers, and administration tasks
- Use customer management systems to maintain accurate records and update customer information
- Learn how to identify customer needs and recommend suitable products and services
- Work towards delivering exceptional customer experiences that encourage loyalty and referrals
- Attend apprenticeship training sessions and complete course requirements alongside your role
Helpful skills and qualifications Don’t worry about ticking every box – if you’re enthusiastic, eager to learn, and passionate about delivering great experiences, we’d love to hear from you.
- A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- A genuine interest in customer service and the automotive industry
- Good organisational skills with attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a team and build positive relationships
- A motivated approach to achieving goals and meeting deadlines
We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.
Be part of something big
Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.
But you don’t need to love cars to work with us – just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.
Our Values
At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.
Respect – Integrity – Transparency – Teamwork – Professionalism
These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.
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