Sales Executive

Vertu Motors plc; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

25 days holiday

Pension

Rewards platform access

Colleague purchase scheme

Share incentive scheme

Job summary

Vertu Ford Gloucester is seeking a Trainee Car Sales Executive with no automotive background. You’ll receive full training and a structured onboarding programme to build a long‑term, high‑earning career in car sales.

Role offers a competitive base salary of £27,000 with uncapped commission and on‑target earnings of £45,000, with top performers hitting £60,000+. A company car and Stellantis Rewards incentives enhance the package.

Qualifications

• No prior automotive experience required; full training and onboarding provided.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willing to work in a target-driven environment with uncapped commission.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and deliver a premium buying experience.
• Understand customer needs and match with the right vehicle and finance options.
• Arrange and conduct test drives.
• Build long‑term relationships creating loyal, repeat customers.
• Work towards achievable targets with supportive management.

Skills

Customer-facing

Communication

Willing to learn

Job description

Vertu Ford Gloucester

We are looking for a Trainee Car Sales Executive to join our team at Vertu Ford Gloucester and are welcoming applications from retail, hospitality, or other customer‑facing backgrounds. You don’t need previous automotive experience — we’ll provide full training and a structured onboarding programme to give you everything you need to succeed and build a long‑term, high‑earning career in car sales.

This role offers a competitive basic salary of £27,000 with uncapped commission, delivering realistic on‑target earnings of £45,000, with top performers earning £60,000+. In addition to our competetive salary package, you'll also have the opportunity to earn additional rewards through the Stellantis Rewards programme, receiving incentives for every new vehicle you sell.

Why this role is ideal for a career change

• Realistic earnings of £45,000, with genuine opportunity to earn £60,000+
• Uncapped commission with transparent earning potential
• Company car included
• No Sunday working, supporting genuine work‑life balance
• Structured training, ongoing coaching, and clear progression opportunities

In addition to excellent earning potential, we pride ourselves on offering true work‑life balance. You’ll work a 40‑hour week (five 8‑hour shifts), be on duty for most Saturdays (our busiest sales day), and enjoy a guaranteed day off during the week. We are closed on Sundays, giving you a consistent day every week to relax and recharge.

About The Role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Welcoming customers and delivering a premium experience throughout the buying journey
• Understanding customer needs and matching them with the right vehicle and finance options
• Arranging and conducting test drives
• Building long‑term relationships that create loyal, repeat customers
• Working towards achievable targets with the support of an experienced management team

We’d Love to Hear From You If You

• Have experience in retail, hospitality, leisure, or customer‑facing sales
• Are confident, motivated, and enjoy working with people
• Thrive in a target‑driven environment and like being rewarded for success
• Are looking for a long‑term career where effort is properly recognised
• Hold a full UK driving licence

Compliance & Values

As a values-driven business, how you behave matters. You’ll be expected to act in good faith at all times and consistently deliver the right outcomes for our customers.

Representing the dealership every day, you will set the standard for integrity. It’s your responsibility to ensure the products and services you offer genuinely meet customer needs, protect them from harm and encourage long‑term loyalty. Building trust should be at the heart of every interaction.

To protect our customers and our reputation, you will be required to complete a DBS check, along with regular fit and proper person assessments. We will also request references from previous employers as part of our pre‑employment checks.

Our Benefits

• 25 days holiday, rising to 29 with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform, offering cashback and discounts with multiple retailers
• Preferential service rates
• Company car
• Colleague purchase scheme
• Share incentive scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced maternity and paternity policies
• Ongoing training with clear career development and progression opportunities

You will need to hold a full UK driving licence to be considered for this role. If your application is successful, employment checks will be required prior to your start date. These may include employment history, address and credit checks, a criminal record check, and a driving licence check.