Sales Executive

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

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Milton Keynes is seeking a Sales Executive to join their team. The position offers a competitive salary structure with opportunities for career development and training. Ideal candidates will have experience in automotive sales, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work proactively in a team environment. Benefits include a car benefit scheme, extensive holiday allowance, and access to medical cover.

Benefits

Car Benefit Scheme

33 days off per annum

Company pension scheme

High street discounts

Medical cover

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an automotive sales role is required.
• Willingness to learn and keep up to date with complex product information.

Responsibilities

• Build rapport with customers and understand their requirements.
• Provide a service-based experience that exceeds customer expectations.
• Guide customers based on in-depth product knowledge.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Proactive and initiative-taking

Strong organisational and prioritisation skills

Team player

Job description

Working Hours: Full Time

Salary: £55,000 OTE

Closing Date: 21/10/2025

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 Milton Keynes branch. We will provide excellent training and genuine career progression opportunities in return.

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

Does this sound like you?

• 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

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!

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement:

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.