Trainee Sales Associate

Listers Group; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading motor retailer group in the UK seeks ambitious individuals for its Sales Executive role. The position offers a comprehensive induction through an accredited sales training program and aims to develop future Sales Leaders. Candidates should have a valid driving licence and ideally experience in customer service. Compensation includes competitive earnings, a company car, and extensive benefits like holiday allowances and health benefits.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Group life insurance

Staff discount on car servicing

Discounts on retailers and restaurants

Long service and loyalty incentives

Staff referral scheme

In-house qualifications

Qualifications

• Must have a full, valid driving licence.
• Experience in a customer-facing environment is ideal.
• Ambitious with a drive to succeed.

Responsibilities

• Attend the Sales Executive Recruitment Day.
• Engage with customers to establish rapport.
• Meet and exceed sales targets.

Skills

Customer service experience

Confidence

Resilience

Drive

Ability to build rapport

Target-driven

Job description

Listers Group is currently selecting suitable applicants to attend a Sales Executive Recruitment Day which will be held in Solihull on Thursday 19th March 2026.

We are looking to recruit ambitious, smart and results motivated individuals to be Sales Leaders of the future. We aren’t looking for the finished article as we will in turn offer a comprehensive induction through our accredited sales executive training programme.

You must have a full, valid driving licence and be able to work between 08.30 and 18:00 Monday – Saturday with a day off in the week, and alternate Sundays 10:00 – 16:00.

What we are looking for

• Ideally you will have experience in a customer facing environment, either sales or customer service focused.
• Unlimited confidence, resilience, drive, energy and talent.
• A well-presented individual with a desire, character and attitude to succeed.
• An individual with the ability to quickly establish and build rapport with our customers.
• A real hunger to meet and exceed targets and KPI's.

If you are interested in joining one of the largest privately owned motor retailer group in the UK and can demonstrate the above we would be very interested to hear from you.

What to expect

• Typically you can expect to earn £40,000-£55,000 OTE
• Use of a company car.
• An intensive development programme.
• An outstanding working environment and exciting career opportunities.

What we offer

In return for your hard work, we’ll support you with coaching & development every step of the way. Also, to reward your commitment you’ll get:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Health & wellbeing benefits
• Group life insurance
• Staff discount on car servicing
• Listers Benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays
• Long service and loyalty incentives
• Staff referral scheme
• In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications

Why Listers?

Founded in 1979, Listers Group stands as one of the largest privately and family-owned motor retailer groups in the UK. There’s a reason why this is the case, actually there’s over two and a half thousand reasons, our team. Since the very beginning our success has been a product of the fantastic people that work for us. This is recognised by representing some of the world’s most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk and Yorkshire. We support employees in all areas of the business, whatever your aspirations might be so if you are looking for a career within the motor trade, automotive or car dealership sector then please apply today. If you are looking for similar motor trade jobs you can also join our Talent Bank.