Sales Executive

Steven Eagell Group; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Birthday Off

22 days annual leave + BH

Job summary

Steven Eagell Group in Colchester is seeking a Sales Executive to engage customers, understand their needs and guide them through the buying journey. You will use product knowledge to present the best options, arrange test drives and collaborate with teams to deliver a high-quality, seamless customer experience.

The role emphasizes strong communication, customer-focused service, and aptitude for learning automotive products and processes within a busy dealership environment.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills required to build rapport and trust with customers.
• Results-focused approach with the ability to meet targets.
• Analytical thinking with the ability to understand product options.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Customer service orientation in a busy sales environment.

Responsibilities

• Talks with and listens to customers to build rapport and understand requirements.
• Builds trust, communicates effectively and surpasses customer expectations.
• Explains suitable options and guides customers to the best choice, including test drives.
• Uses product knowledge to guide customers toward decisions that fit their needs.
• Collaborates with colleagues and other teams to ensure seamless service and uncover new business opportunities.
• Follows up opportunities for other teams (e.g., Fleet Sales).

Skills

Strong communication

Results-focused

Analytical thinking

Organised

Customer service oriented

Job description

Sales Executive page is loaded## Sales Executivelocations: Toyota Colchestertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: October 14, 2026 (10 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR100466**Base Salary;** £25,000 with a guaranteed £30,000 in your first year and £55,000 OTE**Contract:** Permanent - Full Time**Must Have**: A Full UK Driving License## **About Steven Eagell**As an established, family-run automotive retailer in the UK, Steven Eagell Group specialises in the sale of new and used vehicles, alongside comprehensive aftersales services. We take pride in offering a wide range of exciting career opportunities across sales, customer service, technical, administrative and management roles from entry-level positions through to senior leadership.As a family-run business, we value teamwork, integrity and long-term career development, creating an environment where individuals can grow and thrive. Whether you have a passion for sales and delivering exceptional customer experiences, strong organisational and financial skills, or technical expertise in automotive diagnostics and repair, there is a place for you within our team.**Your Responsibilities as a Sales Executive:*** Talks with and listens to customers to build rapport and understands their requirements.* You will build trust, communicate effectively and surpass our customer's expectations, whilst providing a service-based experience. In essence you will ensure that our customer's buying experience is industry leading, in line with our standards.* Demonstrates the most suitable options to the customer, understanding and adapting to their buying strategy and encouraging them to experience the product through a test drive.* Uses in-depth product knowledge to guide the customer towards the best choice for them.* Works with colleagues and other teams across the Centre to provide continuous improvement and seamless service to customers (e.g. attending to Aftersales customers, with the aim of obtaining new business).* Ensures opportunities for sales by other teams are followed up by the most appropriate specialist (e.g. Fleet Sales).**What we are looking for in a Sales Executive:*** Strong communication skills - easily builds up relationships internally and with customers, pleasant and demonstrates humility* Strong interest in automotive and agility to learn about new products* Results-focused* Strong people skills - approachable, a good listener and empathetic to customer needs* Extremely organised with great attention to detail* Customer and service-oriented, in a busy high-pressure environment* Analytical and quick thinking* A team player**What we offer you:*** Company Car* One in four weekends off* 22 days annual leave + Bank Holidays and your Birthday Off* Long Service Awards / Colleague Recognition* Enhanced Maternity / Paternity at qualifying service length* Car Benefit Scheme after successful completion of a probation period* Sales Incentives* Comprehensive training provided* Company pension scheme* Death in Service* Access to high street discounts through Perk Box* In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications* Staff referral scheme* Access to medical cover through Simply Health##### If you're ready to begin or further your automotive career with a supportive, customer-focused organisation, we encourage you to apply today and become a part of our team and contribute to a proud customer-focused automotive company.locations: Toyota Colchestertime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 9 Days Agotime left to apply: End Date: October 7, 2026 (3 days left to apply)