Car Sales Executive

Listers Group Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Group life insurance

Staff discount on car servicing

Listers Benefits discounts

Long service and loyalty incentives

Staff referral scheme

In-house, manufacturer & professional

Company Events

Job summary

Listers Group Ltd is recruiting a Car Sales Executive for its Cheltenham area. The role involves working Monday to Saturday with a weekly day off and Sundays on a rota basis, offering a company car and a £50,000 OTE.

Responsibilities include matching customers to vehicles, handling financing and contracts, and driving customer satisfaction through effective qualification and communication. A valid UK driving licence is required and full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in car sales or retail sales is preferred.
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence.
• Training will be provided for the role.
• FCA and data protection obligations must be adhered to.

Responsibilities

• Match customers to the right vehicle and relevant add-ons.
• Manage financing to contracts and ensure customer satisfaction throughout the sale.
• Build trust and exceed customer expectations through effective qualification and first impressions.
• Maximise opportunities via prospecting, follow-up calls, inbound enquiries, walk-ins and online inquiries.
• Aim to meet monthly KPIs for unit sales, profit per unit and finance penetration.

Skills

Customer focus

Target driven

Communication skills

Sales experience

Education

Valid UK driving licence

Job description

Car Sales Executive

Date of Posting: 2026-09-10

Location: Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GB, GL1 1

Application Deadline: 2026-12-10T21:11:32.92

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Car Sales Executive to join our Toyota Dealership in Cheltenham. The working hours are Monday to Saturday, with a day off in the week and working Sundays on a rota basis (8.30 to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm on Saturdays and 10am to 4pm on Sundays). Benefits include use of a company car and an OTE of £50,000.

Role and Responsibilities

• As a Sales Executive with Listers, you'll make sure that every customer feels unique by understanding exactly where and how our vehicles fit into their life. It's all about matching the person to the right car and ensuring they have the features and add-ons to suit.
• From financing to contracts, you'll aim for total customer satisfaction right through the process.
• You will build trust, communicate effectively and exceed our customer's expectations through qualification and creating an effective first impression.
• Maximising opportunities through prospecting, follow‑up calls, inbound telephone enquiries, walk‑in prospects, and internet enquiries.
• Maximising profit by achieving the monthly KPIs for unit sales, profit per unit, finance penetration, and add‑on products.
• Adhering to the Company's FCA and data protection obligations by accurately collecting all customer contact and vehicle data, in order to maximise the quality and content of the customer database.

About You

This may suit someone who has previously worked as a car sales executive, retail manager, or sales manager. Ultimately, you will be able to demonstrate an ability and record of achieving and exceeding targets. The ability to quickly establish and build rapport with our customers. Hold the potential to forge a successful career in the industry.

You will hold a valid UK driver's licence. Motor trade, automotive, or car 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 discount 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 stands as one of the largest privately and family‑owned motor retailer groups in the UK. There's a reason why this is the case, actually there's over two and a half thousand reasons, our team. Since the very beginning, our success has been a product of the fantastic people that work for us. This is recognised by representing some of the world's most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk, and Yorkshire.

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