Sales Executive

Hartwell PLC; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in the UK is searching for a Sales Executive for their Reading dealership. The role requires a customer-focused individual who can demonstrate vehicle features and manage relationships effectively. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, adaptability, and a full UK driving licence. The company offers competitive benefits including a company car, employee discounts, and a pension scheme. Join a team dedicated to providing excellent service in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Company car

Employee discount

On‑site parking

Company events

Employee benefits and wellbeing platform

Free parking

Workplace pension

Qualifications

• Ability to listen and empathize with customers.
• Experience in retail or sales is preferred but not mandatory.
• Resilience and determination in a competitive environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate vehicle features and benefits.
• Manage customer relationships through various channels.
• Administer product deliveries and services.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Customer relationship management

Listening skills

Adaptability

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Are you enthusiastic, reliable, organised and customer focussed? Do you have the ability to make people feel comfortable in conversation? If the answers are “yes” would you like an automotive career as a Sales Executive?

Whether or not you are ‘experienced’ we equip you with the required skills through industry‑leading training. Hartwell are a leading multi‑franchise retail motor group in the UK and have been trading successfully for more than 100 years. Operating across 11 locations, we are seeking a Sales Executive to join the team at our dealership in Reading.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the features and benefits of vehicles, finance and value‑added products.
• Manage relationships with customers face to face, via email and on the telephone.
• Administer and organise the delivery of products and services.
• Maintain manufacturer and dealership standards.

Ideal Sales Executive

• Be a good listener.
• Show empathy.
• Be hungry and competitive.
• Have experience and should be willing to learn.
• Be resilient and determined.
• Have good communication skills.
• Be a team player.
• Be enthusiastic.
• Be adaptable and able to multitask.
• Be flexible and willing to work “retail” hours.
• Be very presentable.
• Have a full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Company car
• Employee discount
• On‑site parking
• Company events
• Employee benefits and wellbeing platform
• Free parking
• Workplace pension