Car Sales Executive

TieTalent; Coventry; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Coventry is seeking a Sales Executive to join their successful dealership. The role involves matching customers with cars, guiding them through financing, and ensuring total satisfaction. Candidates should have a proven sales record, strong communication skills, and a valid UK driver's license. The position offers a competitive OTE of £50,000 along with a range of benefits, including a company car and 33 days of holiday.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension

Wellness programme

Sick pay

Group life insurance

Staff discounts on car servicing

Listers benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays

Long service and loyalty incentives

Staff referral scheme

In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications

Company events

Qualifications

• Proven ability to achieve and exceed targets.
• Valid UK driver's license required.
• Experience in motor trade, automotive, or dealership preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Match customers with suitable cars and features.
• Guide customers through financing and contracts.
• Achieve monthly KPIs for unit sales, profit per unit, and finance penetration.

Skills

Communication

Sales

Job description

About

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Sales Executive to join our well-established and successful dealership team in Coventry. Listers ŠKODA Coventry is one of the largest ŠKODA retailers in the UK, with ŠKODA UK achieving a remarkable 2024 with increased UK registrations and a record 4% market share. This presents an exciting opportunity for the right candidate to be part of our ongoing development and ŠKODA UK's continued success.

The working hours are from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Saturday, with a day off during the week, and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sundays on a rota basis. Benefits include a company car and an OTE of £50,000.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Sales Executive at Listers, you will ensure that each customer feels valued by understanding how our vehicles fit into their lives. Your goal is to match customers with suitable cars, features, and add-ons, and to guide them through financing and contracts, ensuring total satisfaction throughout the process.

You will build trust, communicate effectively, and exceed customer expectations through proper qualification and creating a positive first impression. You will maximize opportunities through prospecting, follow-up calls, inbound inquiries, walk-in prospects, and internet inquiries. Achieving monthly KPIs for unit sales, profit per unit, finance penetration, and add-on products is essential. Additionally, you will adhere to FCA and data protection regulations by accurately capturing customer and vehicle data to enhance our customer database quality.

About You

This role may suit individuals with experience as a car sales executive, retail manager, or sales manager. You should demonstrate a proven ability to achieve and exceed targets, establish rapport quickly with customers, and have the potential to build a successful career in the industry. A valid UK driver's license is required. Motor trade, automotive, or dealership experience is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What We Offer

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company pension
• Wellness programme
• Sick pay
• Group life insurance
• Staff discounts on car servicing
• Listers benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays
• Long service and loyalty incentives
• Staff referral scheme
• In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications
• Company events

Why Listers?

Founded in 1979, Listers Group is one of the largest privately and family-owned motor retailer groups in the UK. Our success is driven by our dedicated team of over two and a half thousand employees. We represent some of the world’s most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk, and Yorkshire. We support our employees' aspirations and offer a rewarding career within the motor trade, automotive, or dealership sector. Apply today or join our Talent Bank for similar opportunities.

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Communication
• Sales

Work Experience

• Other Sales

Languages

• English