New Car Sales Executive - BYD

Riverside Motor Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership is seeking a motivated New Car Sales Executive to join their Wakefield showroom. This full-time role offers a path to progress to New Car Sales Controller. Responsibilities include engaging with customers, supporting sales operations, and ensuring delivery of sales targets. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a hands-on approach, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 and benefits like a company pension and a cycle to work scheme.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Hands-on approach with strong showroom presence.
• Experience in deal stacking and finance proposals.
• Ability to engage and build relationships with customers.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day new-car sales operations from the showroom floor.
• Deliver and exceed new-car sales performance objectives.
• Engage confidently with customers and guide them through the sales process.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Sales experience

Organizational skills

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

BYD New Car Sales Executive - Wakefield

As Riverside continues to grow, so do our opportunities. We are now looking for a motivated and ambitious New Car Sales Executive to join our BYD Wakefield showroom. This role offers an exciting pathway for the right individual to develop into a New Car Controller, working closely with the Brand Manager to drive performance and success for the BYD brand.

Working from the BYD Wakefield showroom, you will play a key role in supporting and delivering new‑car sales performance in line with BYD brand standards. This is a hands‑on, customer‑facing position, requiring a strong showroom presence and the ability to naturally engage with customers throughout the entire sales journey. You will actively support the new‑car sales team while ensuring consistent delivery of volume, finance and customer experience targets.

The Company - Who Will I Be Working For?

Established in 1982, Riverside Motor Group is an independently owned business that prides itself on delivering outstanding customer service across our award‑winning dealerships in Doncaster, Wakefield, Hull, Leeds and Sheffield. Our dealerships are recognised by their respective manufacturers for offering the highest standards of customer service and care.

As authorised Volvo, SEAT, Cupra, Honda, Polestar and BYD dealers, we have specialist Sales Executives, Aftersales Advisors and Technicians dedicated to supporting our customers with every aspect of their ownership journey.

We are committed to attracting highly motivated individuals who want to be part of a team and share our values of commitment, responsibility, accountability and discipline in achieving our Vision.

You Will:

• Support day‑to‑day new‑car sales operations from the showroom floor, maintaining a strong and visible presence
• Work closely with the Brand Manager to deliver and exceed new‑car sales performance objectives
• Engage confidently with customers, building rapport and guiding them through the sales process
• Structure and stack deals effectively to maximise performance and profitability
• Prepare and submit finance proposals accurately and efficiently
• Manage pay‑outs and ensure all administration is completed to a high standard
• Maintain strong customer relationships, delivering an exceptional customer experience at every touchpoint
• Support the wider sales team to ensure consistent achievement of volume, finance and customer satisfaction targets

This list is not exhaustive.

How? You will have:

• A highly hands‑on approach with strong showroom presence
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidence engaging with customers and building lasting relationships
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Experience in deal stacking, finance proposals and pay‑outs
• A commercially aware, performance‑driven mindset
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while supporting overall dealership objectives

Once you have demonstrated the ability to consistently sustain strong performance over time, there will be a clear progression opportunity to New Car Sales Controller for the right individual.

You will need to hold a full UK driving licence.

Equal Opportunity

Riverside Motor Group is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse team is key to staying ahead of the game. We aim to create a working environment where all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and where all decisions are made based on merit.

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, and we do not tolerate such discrimination by anyone working for or with us.

Job Types

• Full‑time, Permanent

Pay

• Up to £50,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral programme

Ability To Commute/Relocate

• Wakefield WF4 4BJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience

• Sales: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location

• In person

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