Mercedes-Benz Van Talent Sales Trainee
Rossetts Commercials Worthing
About the role
About the RoleRossetts Commercials is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Mercedes-Benz Van Sales Trainee at our Aldershot site. This role is designed for an ambitious individual to learn strong customer focus and commercial instinct in sales and aftersales and who is looking to start or develop a career in Commercial Vehicle Sales with a prestigious global brand.You will be enrolled onto the Mercedes-Benz Van Talent programme and receive structured training, on-the-job coaching, and Mercedes-Benz manufacturer development, with the aim of progressing into a Van Sales Executive role.Working Hours45 hours per week. Monday to Friday 08:30 to 18:00 with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break per day plus 1-in-3 Saturdays 08:30 to 13:00 as per rota.PackageBasic Salary £24,000 per annum.Participation in the Company Commission Scheme currently 10% of retained vehicle/accessory profit and finance income increasing to 20% upon achieving quarterly targets. Scheme is subject to changeFully expensed company vehicle in line with your position in the CompanyWhat You’ll Be Responsible forAttending and completing all training as required by the MB Van Talent training programme.Developing strong product knowledge across new and used Mercedes-Benz Vans.Learning the full sales process for new and used Mercedes-Benz vansResponding to customer enquiries, appointments and follow-ups to convert enquiries into vehicle sales.Building and managing customer relationships to generate repeat and referral business.Assisting with vehicle demonstrations, test drives and handoversDeveloping knowledge of finance, leasing and insurance products and learning to negotiate terms.Accurately managing customer data and sales activity on the CRM systemWorking towards individual sales targets as part of your development plan.Attending and supporting sales events as required.Keep up to date on industry trends, market conditions and competitor activities.Representing the Mercedes-Benz brand to the highest standardsAbout YouAmbitious, highly motivated and keen to build a career in salesCommercial awareness and a desire to earn through performanceConfident communicator with strong influencing skillsProfessional, organised and resilient.Willing to learn and take on feedbackIT literate (Outlook, Word, Excel)Full UK driving licence (essential)Previous sales or customer-facing experience is desirable but not essentialWhat We OfferCompetitive basic salary with commission package and company vehicleAssigned mentorExtensive Mercedes-Benz manufacturer trainingClear development pathway into a Van Sales Executive roleCompany Pension and Sick pay packageCycle to Work and Car Salary sacrifice schemeStaff referral schemeDeath in service benefit30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) increasing 1 day every 5 years up to 34 days.Profit share bonus schemeVoucher at Christmas and on your birthday.Equal OpportunitiesRossetts (UK) Ltd is committed to equality of opportunity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Recruitment decisions are made fairly and based on merit, skills and experience.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: From £24,000.00 per yearLicence/Certification: Driving Licence (required)Work Location: In personBenefits:Additional leaveCompany carCompany pensionCycle to work schemeHealth & wellbeing programmeProfit sharingReferral programmeSick pay Rossetts Commercials is an authorised Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle dealership for Sussex and Surrey with sites in Worthing, Eastbourne, Crawley and Aldershot. We provide a complete sales and aftersales service and are proud of our reputation for quality, professionalism and internal career progression.