Sales Executive

Group 1 Automotive; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in Chelmsford is seeking a Sales Executive to deliver exceptional customer experiences while driving sales. You will guide customers seamlessly through their vehicle purchasing journey and actively prospect for new clients. The ideal candidate possesses strong sales and customer service skills, excellent communication abilities, and a genuine interest in helping others. This role offers uncapped earnings, extensive benefits, and prospects for growth, making it an exciting opportunity in a thriving environment.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Exclusive retail discounts

Pension scheme

Flexible working options

24/7 access to healthcare

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales or customer service role, demonstrating the ability to achieve targets and build relationships.
• Ability to deliver first-class customer service with energy and enthusiasm.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through a seamless journey from welcome to handover.
• Actively prospect for new customers via telephone and maintain an enquiry database.
• Deliver outstanding customer service that fosters loyalty.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Sales Executive – Volkswagen Chelmsford

Salary£24,000 (uncapped earnings)

Fun, exciting, rewarding work. Join us for the ride.

Working with world-class brands as a Sales Executive you’ll have the drive to deliver outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers.

As part of a successful, global automotive group, you’ll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. And with the right support from us, you’ll be able to progress as high as you can aim.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave(including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day withour exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great dealwith discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and workwith our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for lesswith our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeingwith dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a differencewith a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your futurewith our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewardswhen you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurancewith the option to increase cover
• We’re open toflexible workingoptions – just ask

What you’ll do day to day

• Guide customers through a seamless journey, from the initial welcome to negotiation and the handover of their purchased vehicle
• Actively prospect for new customers via telephone, attend product launches and events, and maintain a comprehensive enquiry database
• Maintain in-depth product knowledge and continuously enhance expertise through manufacturer-led training sessions
• Recommend suitable add-on products that align with customer needs and preferences
• Ensure the effective use of customer enquiry management systems for optimal tracking and follow-up
• Deliver outstanding customer service that fosters loyalty and encourages referrals

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here − if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

• Previous experience in a sales or customer service role, demonstrating the ability to achieve targets and build relationships
• Ability to deliver first-class customer service with energy and enthusiasm
• A genuine interest in helping customers and contributing to the team’s success
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines, with excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional listening and communication skills, focused on understanding customer needsMust hold a valid UK driving licence

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.

Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork – Professionalism

These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.