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Car advisors - the 1st point of contact for prospective buyers in a garage

Have you been working in the automotive industry for some time, have you completed an apprenticeship, e.g. as an automotive specialist or automotive mechatronics technician, and would you like to work in sales? Perhaps your boss has offered you a job as a sales advisor in your car dealership but you would like to acquire the necessary qualifications first? Then the apprenticeship you are looking for - Car Consultant - is certainly the most suitable and rewarding option for you.

As you already know, the sales advisor's appearance and interaction with customers - especially when it comes to a major purchase, as is the case with the car advisor - is crucial for a successful sales contract. The advisors are the first point of contact for customers interested in buying and are seen as the figurehead of the entire garage. If they cannot inspire the customer's confidence, a sale is unlikely to go through. Efficient and professional customer advice must be learned and is therefore one of the most important components of this training to become a car advisor. The subject of communication - especially in difficult situations or in the event of customer dissatisfaction - is also covered in the course. Other important topics include price discussions, handling objections, the legal situation and, of course, how to best achieve additional sales through comprehensive and competent advice.

The aim of every customer advisor for cars is to win satisfied, loyal and faithful customers. Would you also like to learn these skills in a course and give your career a boost? Then you will find interesting courses on the subject of "Car consultant" here on the Swiss education portal. You can order documents directly online using the contact form - free of charge and without obligation, of course.

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No, you do not necessarily need a formal apprenticeship qualification to start as a car consultant.
If you want to become a car consultant, you can also get into sales through professional experience, lateral entry or targeted continuing education, further training. Above all, specialist knowledge of vehicles, advisory skills, sales skills and customer orientation are crucial. Many employers place more value on practical experience and personal aptitude than on a specific qualification. Continuing education, further training and courses can compensate for a lack of formal qualifications. The profession of car consultant also requires commercial understanding, strong communication skills and an interest in technology. However, depending on the provider, certain basic knowledge may be recommended or required. Find out about admission requirements early on and request further information without obligation.

In addition to your professional activity, you can complete continuing education, further training as an automotive sales consultant (FPE) and thus acquire a federal certificate that opens up a wide range of career opportunities for you. The continuing education course lasts three semesters.

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In order to be admitted to the Federal Diploma of Higher Education (FPE) in Automotive Sales Consultant, candidates must pass 8 modules, each of which is concluded with an examination. You take these examinations at the end of each module block, which you complete as part of a preparatory course. Accordingly, in order to be allowed to take the Federal Professional Examination as a car consultant, you must attend a corresponding examination preparation course at a school that offers this.

Yes, a course for the car consultant exam teaches the technical basics required to enter the profession.
Such a course for the car consultant exam focuses primarily on exam-relevant knowledge such as vehicle technology, sales talks, customer advice, legal principles as well as market and product knowledge. In addition, practical examples, case studies and sales situations are often dealt with in order to realistically reflect everyday working life. Nevertheless, the course is no substitute for extensive practical experience in a car dealership or direct customer contact. Important skills such as negotiating skills, dealing with customer expectations or internal processes are often only deepened in everyday working life. Many graduates therefore combine continuing education, further training with professional practice. Find out more about the content and practical components from the providers or request further details using the contact form.

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Swiss Automobile Industry Association (AGVS)
The Auto Gewerbe Verband Schweiz (AGVS), founded in 1927, sees itself as a dynamic and future-oriented industry and professional association for Swiss garage owners. Around 4000 small, medium-sized and larger companies, brand representatives and independent businesses are members of the AGVS.

Working in a fascinating world
People who work in the automotive industry operate in a fascinating world: powerful engines, tuned sports cars, fuel-efficient hybrid cars, state-of-the-art trucks. But that's not all. There is a car to suit every need. That's why the automotive industry is ahead in many areas of automotive technology.

We take care of 5.5 million vehicles
But building vehicles is only one thing. It is just as important to maintain and repair the 5.5 million vehicles in Switzerland. The 5200 garages are responsible for this. 4000 of them belong to the professional and industry association AGVS. They have 39,000 employees. Of these, 8500 are apprentices. Because the mobility of people and goods is increasing, garages will continue to need many good professionals in the future - people like you.
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In addition to your professional activity, you can complete continuing education, further training as an automotive sales consultant (FPE) and thus acquire a federal certificate that opens up a wide range of career opportunities for you. The continuing education course lasts three semesters.

The easiest way to discuss further details directly with the provider is to use our contact form or the "Ask a question" button. Quick, easy and without obligation.

Yes, a course for the car consultant exam teaches the technical basics required to enter the profession.
Such a course for the car consultant exam focuses primarily on exam-relevant knowledge such as vehicle technology, sales talks, customer advice, legal principles as well as market and product knowledge. In addition, practical examples, case studies and sales situations are often dealt with in order to realistically reflect everyday working life. Nevertheless, the course is no substitute for extensive practical experience in a car dealership or direct customer contact. Important skills such as negotiating skills, dealing with customer expectations or internal processes are often only deepened in everyday working life. Many graduates therefore combine continuing education, further training with professional practice. Find out more about the content and practical components from the providers or request further details using the contact form.

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