Car Sales Executive

Porsche Retail; Greater London; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury automotive retailer is seeking a customer-focused Sales Executive to join their exclusive team. Ideal candidates will have a proven track record in automotive sales, excellent customer service skills, and be able to build long-lasting relationships. This role offers a competitive OTE of £70,000 in the first year, with fixed working hours and additional employee perks.

Benefits

OTE of £70,000 in the first year

33 days holiday per year

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Preferential rates on products and services

Qualifications

• Be over 21 and held a full Drivers Licence for a minimum of two years.
• Proven automative sales experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and customer service skills.
• Ability to understand customers needs and match them with suitable solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide information about our vehicles and financing options.
• Conduct product demonstrations and test drives.
• Guide customers through the sales process from initial contact to handover.
• Negotiate prices and terms of sale.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Customer service skills

Goal-oriented

Organizational skills

Education

Full UK Drivers Licence

Proven automotive sales experience

Tools

CRM Software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Porsche Centre Mayfair are seeking a customer focused Sales Executive to join their exclusive team. To apply for this role, you must have recent experience as a Car Sales Executive from within an automotive dealership.

Role

As a Sales Executive, you will be responsible for understanding our customer s individual needs, providing tailored solutions, to ensure they choose the correct new or pre-owned Porsche vehicle for their lifestyle. You will provide our customers with professional advice and high-quality customer service to support them with their enquiries and ordering processes and build long-lasting relationships. From financing to contracts, you will aim for total customer satisfaction throughout the process, achieving sales targets and contributing to the overall success of the Centre.

Responsibilities

• Provide information to customers and potential customers about our vehicles, features, and financing options
• Conduct product demonstrations and test drives
• Guide customers through the sales process from initial contact to handover
• Negotiate prices and terms of sale to ensure Centre targets are met
• Identify and pursue new sales leads through networking, referrals, and database mining
• Ensure the Centre database is kept up to date and accurate for existing and potential customers
• Maintain contact with customers post-sale to ensure satisfaction and encourage life long ownership
• Stay updated on the latest automotive trends, models, and technologies
• Participate in training sessions to improve sales techniques and product knowledge

Minimum Qualifications and Skills

• Be over 21 and held a full Drivers Licence for a minimum of two years (for insurance purposes)
• Proven automative sales experience
• Excellent communication, negotiation and customer service skills
• Ability to understand customers needs and match them with suitable solutions
• Goal orientated, self-motivated and driven to achieve targets
• Strong organisational, diary and time management skills
• Knowledge of vehicles, financing options and sales processes
• Proficiency in CRM Software and MS Office suite

Desirable Qualifications

• Sales experience within a luxury retailer brand
• Automotive manufacture certification
• Understanding of FCA conduct rules
• Porsche Retail Group are committed to promoting a culture that champions diversity and equal opportunities.

PRG believes diverse teams are catalysts of innovation and create multiple new ideas. One of our priorities is to celebrate diversity in all its dimensions while shaping an aspirational and inclusive company culture.

In return, we offer:

• OTE of £70,000 in the first year, with a basic salary of £29,400. Guaranteed Bonus payments for the first 6 months of your employment
• Fixed hours each week - no Sunday working. Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm with a designated day off in the week and every Saturday 9am to 5pm
• VW Group tax efficient company vehicle
• Option of a second VW Group Vehicle at a preferential leasing rate
• 33 days holiday per year, with extra for long service
• Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products
• Life Assurance
• DC Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program - support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing
• Dedicated mental health champions

Centre

Porsche Mayfair is the only Porsche Studio Concept Centre in the UK. Nestled in a prime location right across from the stunning Green Park and surrounded by a variety of luxury retail brands and restaurants. We offer our amazing staff subsidised parking just a short walk away or Green Park tube is within a 2-minute walk.

Company

Headquartered in Reading alongside Porsche Cars GB Ltd, Porsche Retail Group (PRG) are owned wholly by Porsche Germany. We operate several Porsche Centres, Service Centres and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London and the South-East.

Our journey embodies the Porsche DNA, a love of sports cars and a passion for excellence and challenging the status quo. Our culture of trust, integrity, and empowerment filters through every channel of our business. Our people have passion, thriving on a friendly rivalry that inspires all of us to be better and a genuine desire to go further for our customers and each other.

Applying

Please note that eRecruitSmart is advertising the role of Sales Executive on behalf of Porsche Retail Group. Your CV will be sent to the Hiring Manager who is responsible for the vacancy that you have applied to. Please only apply if you consent to these terms.

You must reside in and have eligibility to work in the UK. Please note, only suitable applicants will be contacted. If your address and contact details are not on your CV, you will not be considered.

We look forward to hearing from you!