Sales Executive

Steven Eagell Limited; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in the UK seeks a Sales Executive for its Lexus Gatwick branch. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of sales experience and exemplary customer service skills. In this role, you will engage with customers, provide tailored buying experiences, and drive sales through strong product knowledge. The position offers competitive pay, a car benefit scheme, and significant training and career development opportunities within a recognized company in the industry.

Benefits

Car Benefit Scheme

33 days off per annum

Company pension scheme

Access to high street discounts

Access to medical cover

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in sales is required.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to product information.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand their needs and build rapport.
• Provide an exceptional customer buying experience.
• Guide customers using in-depth product knowledge.
• Collaborate with colleagues for seamless service.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Proactive with a can-do attitude

Strong organisational skills

Ability to multi-task

Job description

Working Hours Full Time

Salary £55,000 OTE

Closing Date 15/12/2025

Industry leading basic salary of £25,000 with a guaranteed £30,000 in your first year and £55,000 OTE

We have a fantastic opportunity for the right individual to develop a career within an industry with one of the highest global marketing spends and at a company representing the world’s largest automotive brand.

The Steven Eagell Group is an award-winning employer and Europe’s largest Toyota and Lexus retailer, with 43 locations across the Southeast, East of England and West Midlands. Our foremost objective is to offer complete satisfaction to every one of our valued customers.

We are currently expanding our business and are now offering an exciting opportunity to join the team, as Sales Executive at our Lexus Gatwick branch. We will provide excellent training and genuine career progression opportunities in return.

Please note: previous experience in an automotive sales role is required

Qualities & Skills

• Excellent customer service skills and enjoys working with people.
• Able to take initiative and ownership of issues; is proactive, has a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Able to multi-task and switch quickly between tasks.
• Willingness to learn, develop and keep up to date with complex/ technical/product information.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Is a team player and offers help and support to others.

Highlights of this role include:

• 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).

In return:

• Car Benefit Scheme after successful completion of a probation period
• 33 days off per annum
• Company pension scheme
• Access to high street discounts through Perk Box
• Access to medical cover through Simply Health

Experience:

• Sales: 1 year (required)

If the role is of interest and you are ready to embark on the next steps in your career here with us at Steven Eagell then please apply now!

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