Trainee Sales Executive

Motorpoint Ltd; Widnes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established car retailer in Widnes is seeking a Trainee Sales Executive to join their dynamic team. You will be the first point of contact for customers, supporting the vehicle collection process and ensuring high-quality customer service. The role offers a starting salary of £12.25 per hour plus bonuses, alongside benefits like additional holiday, development training, and employee discounts. Ideal candidates will have a full UK driving licence and experience in customer service.

Benefits

Paid time off every month

28 days' holiday plus additional days

Staff discount on cars

Healthcare

Enhanced Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Team socials

Sharesave scheme (SAYE)

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in a customer service role beneficial.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers to the store.
• Support the vehicle collection process.
• Resolve customer issues and ensure a smooth experience.
• Contact customers regarding collection dates.
• Spot opportunities to upsell products.
• Complete training program for sales techniques.

Skills

Team player

Customer service experience

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Comfortable using IT systems

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Who are we?

We are Motorpoint, the UK’s leading omnichannel car retailer of nearly new cars. At Motorpoint, we all share the same vision:

To be the Car Buyer's Champion, trusted to deliver unrivalled Choice, Value and Quality.

We believe that by creating a fantastic place to work for our colleagues, we will deliver the best possible experience for our customers. So, if you want to work with an amazing group of people who are fun, friendly and get stuff done - and who bring our values to life – PROUD, HAPPY, HONEST, SUPPORTIVE – by working TOGETHER, then Motorpoint is the place to be and we are on a mission!

The Role: Trainee Sales Executive

Salary: £12.25 per hour + bonus

Location: Widnes

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 40 hours, 5 days out of 7 on a rota - weekend working will be required

What will you be getting up to?

• Be the friendly face that welcomes customers to our store


• Support the vehicle collection process, ensuring all paperwork and procedures are completed accurately


• Proactively resolve customer issues and ensure a smooth, professional experience.


• Contact customers to arrange or amend collection dates


• Spot opportunities to upsell products and services


• Complete the training programme covering product knowledge and sales techniques, this will typically run for twelve months, with learning modules completed at your own speed. The length of the program will be dictated by your progress and ability


• Once you have successfully passed all training requirements you will progress to a Sales Executive position


• A positive attitude and alignment with our values: Proud, Honest, Supportive, Happy and Together

What do we need from you?

• A full UK driving licence (to drive both manual & automatic vehicles)


• Experience in a customer service role would be highly beneficial


• Drive to build a career with Motorpoint


• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills


• Comfortable using IT systems, including Outlook and Excel


• A team player who goes the extra mile for customers

What is in it for you?

• Paid time off every month to do something that makes you happy


• 28 days' holiday plus days off for your birthday, getting married, or moving house


• Additional holidays for length of service


• Long service awards


• Staff discount on cars and finance options


• Discounts and cashback at hundreds of high street retailers and restaurants through our “My M.O.T” platform


• Smart Tech in partnership with Currys


• Cycle to work


• Pension


• Healthcare


• Enhanced Parental Leave


• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)


• Vocational and personal development training courses


• Quarterly team socials


• Team feasts


• Scratch card rewards


• Sharesave scheme (SAYE)


• Plus much more!

Closing Date: 31st January 2026

Please note, this role may close before the closing date if the advert receives a high volume of suitable applications, so it is best to apply as soon as possible

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you have any concerns about potential barriers in the application process, please get in touch so we can ensure they are removed