Car Sales Executive - SKODA

Listers Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Coventry is seeking a Sales Executive to join their successful team at the dealership. The role involves understanding customer needs, building rapport, and maximising sales opportunities. Candidates should have a valid UK driver’s licence and ideally some experience in car sales or retail management. The position offers competitive benefits, including 33 days holiday, pension, and discounts on various services. Join a company known for its commitment to employee success and career development.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Group life insurance

Staff discount on car servicing

Discounts on retailers and restaurants

Long service incentives

Staff referral scheme

In-house qualifications

Company events

Qualifications

• Ability to achieve and exceed targets.
• Hold a valid UK driver’s licence.
• Motor trade or car dealership experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every customer feels unique by understanding their needs.
• Maximise sales opportunities and adhere to company obligations.
• Build trust and exceed customer expectations.

Skills

Customer satisfaction

Communication

Sales ability

Building rapport

Job description

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Sales Executive to join the well-established and successful team at our dealership in Coventry. Listers ŠKODA Coventry is one of the largest ŠKODA retailers in the UK and ŠKODA UK rounded off a remarkable 2024 with a significant rise in UK registrations and a record‑breaking four per cent market share. This is a massively exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join the team as we embark on the next steps in our development and as ŠKODA UK look to continue their success.

The hours of work are between 8.30 am to 6 pm Monday to Saturday, with a day off in the week and working 10 am to 4 pm on Sundays on a rota basis. Benefits include use of a company car and an OTE of £55,000.

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, following‑up calls, inbound telephone enquiries, walk‑in prospects and internet enquiries.
• Maximising profit by achieving the monthly KPI's 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. We support employees in all areas of the business, whatever your aspirations might be, so if you are looking for a career within the motor trade, automotive or car dealership sector then please apply today. If you are looking for similar motor trade jobs you can also join our Talent Bank.