Sales Executive

Vertu Motors; North East; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

25 days holiday

Pension

Share incentive scheme

Colleague purchase scheme

Online rewards platform

Job summary

Vertu Honda Stockton is seeking a Car Sales Executive to join our team. No automotive experience is required as full training and a structured onboarding programme are provided to help you build a long-term, high-earning career in car sales.

The role offers a competitive basic salary of £27,000 with uncapped commission, realistic on-target earnings of £45,000 and top performers earning £60,000+. You’ll work a 40-hour week across five 8-hour shifts, with Saturdays on duty and Sundays off.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Experience in retail, hospitality or customer-facing roles welcome.
• Motivated, confident and able to work to targets.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming customers and delivering a premium buying experience.
• 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.

Skills

Customer facing

Communication

Target driven

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Vertu Honda Stockton

We are looking for a Car Sales Executive to join our team at Vertu Honda Stocktonand are welcomingapplications fromretail, 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 £27,000with uncapped commission, delivering realistic on‑target earnings of £45,000, with top performers earning £60,000+.

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

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.

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