Sales Executive

Vertu Motors plc; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealership in Carlisle is seeking an experienced Sales Executive. Offering a basic salary of £22,000 with potential earnings over £45,000, this role provides great work-life balance, full training, and comprehensive benefits including 25 days of holiday and a company car.

Benefits

25 days holiday increasing with service

Cashback and discounts platform

Preferential service rates

Company car

Colleague purchase scheme

Share incentive scheme

Pension

Enhanced maternity and paternity

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience as a Sales Executive in the automotive industry.
• Full UK driver's licence (Manual and Automatic) required.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through the car buying experience.
• Organise the end-to-end customer journey.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Flexibility

Job description

Vertu Vauxall Carlisle

We are looking for an experienced Sales Executive to join the team at Vertu Vauxall Carlisle. This role offers a basic salary of £22,000 with the opportunity to earn significant commission that can deliver earnings well in excess of our on-target level of £45,000.

In addition to delivering great earnings potential we will also deliver you true work–life balance. You will work a 40‑hour work week (five 8‑hour shifts per week), be in most Saturdays (our busiest sales day), and have a guaranteed day off during the week. We are closed on Sundays so you can sit back and relax on this day every week without fail.

As part of our team, you’ll represent a prestigious automotive brand known for quality and innovation, offering customers a premium experience every step of the way. You’ll receive full training and a thorough onboarding program to help you succeed and maximise your earning potential. As a Sales Executive, you’ll guide customers through a seamless and enjoyable car buying experience, from the first point of contact to the final handshake, while you are responsible for organising the end‑to‑end customer journey.

Join us and take advantage of the fantastic earning opportunities and a work environment that truly supports your success!

Requirements

• Currently working as a Sales Executive in the automotive industry (minimum 12 months)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends
• Full UK driver's licence (Manual and Automatic)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday rising to 29 with length of service – plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Company Car
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity

You will need to have a full UK driving licence to be considered for this role. If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. For this role, these can include verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.