Taunton Motor Company are looking to recruit a Sales Consultant to join our successful sales team working with the multi award wining Volvo range of vehicles.

Who we are looking for?

Whilst experience in a similar role within a main dealership is a clear advantage, we will also consider candidates from other industries who can demonstrate a very successful sales or customer service based career. The ideal candidate….

• Will have a genuine desire to build a long term career with us and have the confidence, resilience, drive and determination to succeed in a competitive environment
• An excellent communicator with an ability to develop long term relationships with customers and team members alike
• Has an in depth understanding of customer service and a genuine desire to provide outstanding levels of service at all times
• Has the capability to work within a structured, process driven role but at the same time possesses a clear entrepreneurial outlook and the ability to create opportunities through proactive behaviour
• Has a genuine desire and hunger for success taking a real pride in achieving and exceeding targets and performance benchmarks

What can we offer you?

In return for your hard work and commitment we offer a highly competitive salary package, an opportunity to work with one of the fastest growing automotive brands at our brand new Volvo Retail Experience dealership in the heart of Somerset and an excellent range of benefits including:

• A structured training programme both in house and at the Volvo UK training centre
• Workplace pension (salary exchange option)
• 22 days holiday
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend rewards
• Life assurance
• Discounted sales, MOT, products, parts & servicing

What will my responsibilities be?

The role is very wide ranging but key responsibilities will be:-

• To develop an in depth understanding of the Volvo brand and vehicle range
• Customer presentation and promotion of the multi award wining Volvo range of vehicles
• Achievement of sales targets in line with the business aspirations
• To provide outstanding levels of customer service at all times as you look to build long term customer relationships
• Participation in awareness campaigns using excellent communication
• To drive opportunities through proactive behaviour

Who are we?

Helston Garages Group was founded in 1960, today we partner with 13 automotive brands, have 37 outlets and employ in the region of 980 people throughout the South West of England with businesses across Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.

A major part of our success has been the emphasis that we place on creating and maintaining a skilled, knowledgeable and contented workforce. The effectiveness of this approach is demonstrated by the large proportion of our employees who stay with the Group for many years. Over a third of our staff have been with the Company for a decade or more, with approximately 90 of our staff having worked with us for more than 20 years.

We believe that we offer a stable and enjoyable working environment for our employees. Career development is enthusiastically encouraged by the Management and our Manufacturer partners, with dedicated programmes helping employees and our Apprentices with their progression and ongoing careers.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work for a family run business and if you feel you have the skills, aptitude and attitude to be one of our Volvo Sales Consultants, then please click 'apply'.