Sales Apprentice
Location : Stockport
Job Ref: SANS1026-628
Employment : Full-Time Permanent
Closing Date : 04 November 2026 11:59 pm
Company Overview
Join Brayleys Cars – Driving Excellence in Automotive Retail
Following the acquisition of Johnsons Cars, AWR Holdings UK Ltd has brought together two highly respected automotive businesses - Johnsons Cars and Brayleys Cars - to create one of the UK’s top 10 automotive retail groups.
This marks an exciting new chapter in our journey. By bringing together the strengths, experience and heritage of both businesses, we are creating a larger, stronger organisation with even greater opportunities for our people, our customers and the communities we serve.
While both businesses have their own proud histories and successes, they also share something fundamental: a commitment to delivering excellent service, building strong relationships and creating environments where people can thrive. As we come together as one group, we are focused on building on the very best of both organisations - combining expertise, sharing knowledge and creating a culture rooted in collaboration, respect and continuous improvement.
For our colleagues, this growth creates exciting opportunities. As a larger organisation, we can offer broader career pathways, increased mobility across our network, enhanced learning and development opportunities, and greater access to leadership and progression programmes. Whether you are just beginning your career or looking to take the next step, we are committed to helping our people develop, succeed and reach their full potential.
Our ambitions do not stop here. We remain focused on continued growth and investment, but we know that sustainable success is built by people. That is why we are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive and high-performing workplace where every individual feels valued, empowered and recognised for the contribution they make.
At AWR Holdings, we believe our people are our greatest strength. Together, we are building a business where talent is nurtured, achievements are celebrated and meaningful careers can flourish.
Job Description
If you're great with people, enjoy sales and take pride in delivering exceptional customer experiences, we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for ambitious, customer-focused individuals to join our successful Nissan team in Stockport. Whether you come from automotive retail, car rental, hospitality, retail sales, travel, telecommunications, estate agency, or another customer-facing sales environment, or have recently left education this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.
This is a role for someone who enjoys building relationships, understanding customer needs and helping people make important purchasing decisions. In return, you'll receive industry-leading training, ongoing support and the opportunity to build a rewarding career with a growing automotive group.
What you'll be doing
As a Sales Apprentice we will teach you to guide customers through their vehicle purchase journey, from their initial enquiry through to handover and beyond.
You'll:
- Welcome and engage customers in person, by telephone and online
- Understand each customer's needs and recommend the right vehicle and finance solutions
- Deliver a professional and enjoyable customer experience throughout the sales process
- Build trust and long-term customer relationships
- Manage your own sales pipeline and follow up enquiries effectively
- Work towards individual and team sales targets
- Identify opportunities to introduce additional products and services that add value for customers
What we're looking for
You don't need automotive sales experience to be successful here.
We're particularly interested in hearing from people who have experience in:
- Car rental or vehicle hire
- Hospitality and leisure
- Retail sales
- Used car sales
- Travel and holiday sales
- Estate agency
- Telecommunications
- Other customer-facing sales or service environments
You'll also bring:
- A passion for delivering outstanding customer service
- Confidence communicating with a wide range of people
- A positive, driven and enthusiastic approach
- Strong relationship-building skills
- The motivation to achieve and exceed targets
- Excellent organisational and follow-up skills
- A full UK driving licence
Why join us?
- Industry-leading manufacturer and in-house training
- Genuine career progression opportunities
- State-of-the-art facilities
- Minimum 31 days holiday, increasing with service
- Preferential rates on vehicles, parts and servicing
- Enhanced family leave
- Pension scheme
- Life insurance
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Retail and lifestyle discounts
- £500 colleague referral bonus
- Certified Great Place to Work
About Brayleys
Brayleys is one of the UK's leading privately owned automotive groups, representing Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, Nissan, Renault, Dacia and Suzuki across multiple locations throughout London, the Home Counties, the Midlands and the North West. As we continue to grow, we're looking for talented people who want to grow with us.
If you thrive on helping customers, enjoy working towards goals and want the opportunity to earn well while building a long-term career, we'd love to hear from you.
