Sales Executive

Vertu Motors plc; Leeds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

Pension

25 days holiday rising to 29

Share Incentive Scheme

Colleague Purchase Scheme

Job summary

Vertu Volkswagen Leeds is seeking an experienced Sales Executive to join their team. The role offers a basic salary of £27,000 with significant commission potential that can deliver earnings well beyond the on-target level of £45,000.

You will work a 40-hour week, including Saturdays, with Sundays off and a generous onboarding program to help you succeed. As part of the team you’ll guide customers through the car buying journey with a premium level of service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' experience as a Sales Executive in automotive.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including Saturdays.
• Full UK driving licence (Manual and Automatic).

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through the end-to-end car buying journey.
• Represent a premium automotive brand and deliver high‑quality service.
• Organise the customer journey from first contact to final handover.
• Participate in onboarding and training programs to maximise earnings.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Vertu Volkswagen Leeds

We are looking for an experienced Sales Executive to join the team at Vertu Volkswagen Leeds. This role offers a basic salary of £27,000 with the opportunity to earn significant commission that can deliver earnings well in excess of our on-target level of £45,000.

In addition to delivering you great earnings potential we will also deliver you true work-life balance. You will work a 40‑hour work week, (five 8hour shifts per week), and will be in most Saturdays, (our busiest sales day), and have a guaranteed day off during the week. We are closed on Sundays so you can sit back and relax on this day every week without fail.

As part of our team, you’ll represent a prestigious automotive brand known for quality and innovation, offering customers a premium experience every step of the way. You’ll receive full training and a thorough onboarding program to help you succeed and maximize your earning potential. As a Sales Executive, you'll guide customers through a seamless and enjoyable car buying experience, from the first point of contact to the final handshake, you’ll be responsible for organising the end-to-end customer journey.

Join us and take advantage of the fantastic earning opportunities and a work environment that truly supports your success!

Requirements

• Currently working as a Sales Executive in the automotive industry (minimum 12 months)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends
• Full UK driver’s licence (Manual and Automatic)

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.

We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleague’s personal development than any other, so if you are successful, you can look forward to on‑going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes:

• 25 days holiday rising to 29 with length of service - plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Company Car
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity

You will need to have a full UK driving licence to be considered for this role. If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. For this role, these can include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.