Sales Advisor

Vertu Motors plc; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is seeking a Sales Advisor to join their Barnsley dealership. This position offers a competitive starting salary of £28,000 with potential earnings up to £34,000. The ideal candidate will support customers in their car-buying journey and require strong communication skills. Full training is provided, allowing for a seamless entry into the role, with a chance to progress to a Sales Executive after 6 months.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Access to online rewards platform

Preferential Service Rates

Colleague Purchase Scheme

Share Incentive Scheme

Pension

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

Qualifications

• Full driving licence (manual and automatic) required.
• Desirable experience in retail, hospitality, or customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support customers through the car-buying journey.
• Arrange test drives and assist with finance options.
• Engage with customers in various formats (online, in-store, phone).

Skills

Strong communication skills

Confidence with technology

Job description

Vertu KIA Barnsley - Sales Advisor

We’re looking for a Sales Advisor to join our team at Vertu KIA Barnsley. This role offers a competitive basic salary of £28,000, with on-target earnings of £34,000, and potential to earn well above this level. No previous experience is required! We provide full training and a comprehensive onboarding program to help you succeed and maximise your earnings from day one.

After 6 months, you can transfer to a Sales Executive role, increasing your on-target earnings to £45,000+ plus a Company Car.

Work-Life Balance

You will work a 40-hour week (five 8-hour shifts), including most Saturdays (our busiest sales day), with a guaranteed day off during the week. We are closed on Sundays, allowing you to relax every week.

Role Responsibilities

As a Sales Advisor, you’ll support customers throughout their car-buying journey—arranging test drives, assisting with finance options, and guiding them through accessories to ensure a fantastic experience. You’ll engage with customers online, in-store, on the phone, or via video, so strong communication skills and confidence with technology are essential.

Requirements

All you need is a full driving licence (manual and automatic) and the ability to deliver excellent customer service. Experience in retail, hospitality, or any customer service or sales-led field is desirable.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform for cashback and discounts
• Preferential Service Rates
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave

If successful, employment checks will include verification of recent employment, address, credit history, criminal record check, and driving licence check.