Automotive Sales Specialist

Halfords; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer is seeking an Automotive Sales Specialist in Royal Tunbridge Wells. The role involves linking stores, Autocentres, and Mobile Expert teams to provide complete motoring solutions and recommending services or products to customers. Candidates should have sales experience and a keen interest in motoring products. The position offers several rewards, including discounts and a wellness programme, to support employee satisfaction and well-being.

Benefits

25% store discount

Up to 50% off garage bills

Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Responsibilities

• Act as a liaison between stores, Autocentres, and Mobile Expert teams.
• Recommend service or product solutions to customers.
• Collaborate with colleagues for a seamless customer experience.

Skills

Sales experience

Knowledge of motoring products/services

Communication skills

Ability to meet sales targets

Customer satisfaction focus

Job description

Overview

Do you have a background in sales and a passion for all things motoring? At Halfords, we don\'t just sell products - we keep Britain moving. We\'re looking for a motivated Automotive Sales Specialist to join our team and help customers get the very best from their vehicles. A confident and proactive salesperson, you\'ll be the link between our stores, autocentres, and mobile experts - driving referrals to ensure our customers receive complete motoring solutions, whether that\'s tyres, MOTs, servicing, or repairs. Recommending the right solution for the customer is what this role is all about, whether we can fix it in the car park, at our local Autocentre or by arranging for our Halfords Mobile Experts to fix it at the customer\'s home or work. Brilliant at building relationships, you\'ll work closely with colleagues in our Autocentre and our Halfords Mobile Expert teams to deliver a seamless customer experience.

Responsibilities

• Be the link between stores, Autocentres and Halfords Mobile Expert teams to drive referrals and deliver complete motoring solutions.
• Recommend the right service or product solution for each customer, whether on-site, in the car park, at an Autocentre, or via mobile services at the customer\'s home or work.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues in Autocentre and Mobile Expert teams to ensure a seamless customer experience.

Qualifications and Skills

• Experience in a consumer sales environment.
• Keen interest in or experience with motoring products/services.
• Great communication skills — able to explain services in simple terms.
• Comfortable working to sales targets.
• Enthusiastic, proactive, and focused on customer satisfaction.

Rewards and Benefits

• Store discount, with 25% off most products across Halfords and Tredz
• Employee discount, with up to 50% off your garage bills at Halfords Autocentre
• Discount on Halfords Breakdown Cover, with bike cover as standard for all annual policies
• Discounts on groceries, shopping, holidays, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
• Employee wellness programme offering free, independent, confidential support and counselling 24/7
• Fantastic Trade Price Bike Scheme – buy one bike per year from a range of bikes significantly reduced
• Life Assurance
• Uniform
• Option to join our Sharesave scheme: save to purchase shares at a 20% discount
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Wagestream – access up to 30% of your pay as you earn it
• Health Cash Plan – cash back towards healthcare costs and access to well-being services

We are the UK and Ireland\'s leading retailer of automotive and cycling products and one of the UK\'s leading MOT, car service, brakes, repairs and tyres specialists. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.