For individuals who are willing to work and push themselves the prospects and opportunities are amazing, as good as you will find in most industries and better than many. Where else could you leave school with average grades then go on to be a Director for a large company or indeed set up your own dealer group. The retail motor industry has created plenty of millionaires; could you be a future one? It’s not impossible.
What jobs could I aspire to?
Your apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to progress into one of the roles below.
Technician/MOT Tester | Painter | Panel Beater | Body Fitter |
Cosmetic Repairer | Parts Person | Parts Supervisor | Car Sales Person |
Fleet Sales Person | Service Receptionist | Business Manager | Workshop/Bodyshop Controller |
Regional Manager | Group Aftersales Manger | General Manager | Aftersales Manager |
Sales Manager (New/Used/Fleet) | General Sales Manager | Marketing Manager | Service Manager |
Bodyshop Manager | Parts Manager | Personnel Manager | Marketing Co-ordinator |
Sales Controller | Fast Fit Manager/Supervisor | Rental Supervisor/Manager | Bodyshop Receptionist |
Estimator | HGV Fitter | Warranty Controller | Accountant |
Credit Controller | Sales Administrator | Marketing Assistant | Sales/Purchase/Nominal Ledger Clerk |
What salary could I earn?
Occupation | Earnings |
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General Managers | OTE Circa £100k+ |
Sales Managers | OTE Circa £55k+ |
Sales Controllers | OTE Circa £43k+ (£80k) |
Sales Person | OTE Circa £38k+ (£70k) |
Technicians | Av. £19k + Bonus (£35k) |
Service Advisors | OTE Circa £22k |
Workshop Controllers | OTE Circa £26k |
Painter/Panel Beaters | £20,500 + Bonus |
Accountants | Av. £35k+ |
Sales Admin | Av. £18k+ |
Estimators | Av. £27k + Bonus |