Sales Executive

Vertu Motors plc; North East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company Car

Pension

Employee Discounts

Share Incentive Scheme

Job summary

Vertu BMW Motorrad Sunderland is recruiting a Sales Executive to join the team. The role carries a £22,000 basic salary with on-target earnings of £43,000 and uncapped commission. You’ll work a 40-hour week across five 8-hour shifts, with Saturday duty and a guaranteed weekday off.

The role includes full training and a structured onboarding programme to maximise earnings potential. You will guide customers through the motorcycle-buying journey, delivering a premium experience from first contact

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sales Executive within the automotive industry.
• Motorcycle licence preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Full UK driving licence (Motorcycle licence preferred).
• Strong communication and customer-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through the motorcycle-buying journey from first contact to handover.
• Deliver a premium customer experience at every stage.
• Achieve sales targets with support from a training and onboarding programme.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Flexible Saturdays

Job description

Vertu BMW Motorrad Sunderland
We are looking for a Sales Executive to join the team at

Vertu BMW Motorrad Sunderland
We are looking for a Sales Executive to join the team at Vertu BMW Motorrad Sunderland. This role offers a basic salary of £22,000, with an on‑target earnings of £43,000 and uncapped commission.
In addition to excellent earning potential, we pride ourselves on offering genuine 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. Plus, we’re closed on Sundays, giving you a consistent day every week to relax and recharge.
As part of our team, you’ll represent a prestigious automotive brand known for quality and innovation, delivering a premium customer experience at every stage. You’ll benefit from full training and a comprehensive onboarding programme designed to set you up for success and help you maximise your earning potential.
As a Sales Executive, you’ll guide customers through a seamless and enjoyable motorcycle-buying journey. From the first point of contact to the final handover, you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end customer experience, ensuring every customer leaves confident and satisfied.
Join us and benefit from outstanding earning opportunities within a supportive, high‑performing environment that’s focused on your success.

Requirements

• Motorcycle licence and/or previous exposure to motorcycles is highly desirable. This could include off-road riding, motocross or a genuine personal interest in motorcycles
• Previous experience as a Sales Executive within the automotive industry
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• A strong sales and customer-focused approach
• Full UK driving licence (Motorcycle licence preferred)
• Flexibility to work Saturdays

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.

Benefits

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 license 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.