Sales Executive

Evans Halshaw; North East; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in North East England is seeking a Sales Executive to join their team. The role focuses on creating exceptional customer experiences from the initial contact to final sales, driving leads, and upselling services. Candidates should possess a passion for the automotive industry, a full UK driving licence, and strong interpersonal skills. This position offers a basic salary of £22,000 with an OTE of £42,000, alongside numerous employee benefits including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Guaranteed bonus for 6 months

33 days holiday

Exclusive company discounts

Paid day to volunteer

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Must have a full UK driving licence.
• Experience with computer systems is essential.
• Must be passionate about the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Create excellent customer experiences from initial contact to sale.
• Build knowledge of products and represent the brand with pride.
• Drive sales by maximizing new and used car leads.
• Upsell accessories, warranties, and finance packages.
• Provide fair financial advice in compliance with FCA regulations.

Skills

Collaborative team player

Adaptability to new ideas

Ownership and fair treatment of customers

Passion for the automotive industry

Results-driven

Confidence with computer systems

Full UK driving licence

Job description

About the role

Evans Halshaw Renault, Durham

Basic salary of £22,000 with an OTE of £42,000 (UNCAPPED) plus bonus guaranteed for 6 months, 40-hour working week, pension, life assurance, 33 days holiday (including bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, leasing deals and aftersales services.

As a Sales Executive at Renault, you’ll be part of a fast-moving, customer-focused team that’s all about making car buying simple and accessible. No matter your background, we’ll give you the tools, training, and support you need to thrive. From day one, you’ll be empowered to grow your skills, deliver exceptional experiences, and drive your career forward.

Responsibilities

• Creating great experiences for our customers, from the moment they make initial contact; to helping them discover their perfect vehicle; to the day they drive away their highly anticipated new car
• Building your knowledge and expertise on our products and services, ensuring you build a genuine passion for the brand and are motivated to represent it with pride and excellence
• Becoming a true champion of the sales process, driving forwards all new and used car enquiry leads, whilst building a rapport with the customer to convert appointments into sales and ensuring all leads are maximised
• Delivering not just a new car but a complete, unique package to help your customers make the most of their purchase, upselling on accessories, extended warranty and finance packages
• Meeting the required standards for providing fair financial advice and services to our customers, adhering to FCA regulations

Qualifications

• A collaborative team player, who is open to new ideas and appreciates the difference that each person makes
• Committed to taking personal ownership and treating our customers fairly, continuously learning to ensure you build your level of knowledge to be able to work in a regulated environment
• Has a passion for our industry, the people who work in it and the people we serve
• Be driven to exceed expectations and consistently achieve fantastic results
• Confident and experienced with computer systems, and a full UK driving licence – you’ll have the opportunity to drive a huge range of thrilling vehicles

Benefits

• Enjoy 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), giving you more time to relax, recharge, and do what you love
• Celebrate your special day with an extra day off on your birthday
• Our industry-leading Family Leave Policies ensure you’re supported when it matters most
• Take a paid day to volunteer and give back to a cause close to your heart
• We believe in recognising dedication and loyalty, that’s why we celebrate long service milestone anniversaries
• Unlock your potential with tailored training and endless career growth opportunities
• Commute for less with our cycle to work scheme
• Access high street discounts to make the everyday a little more rewarding
• Know someone perfect for Lithia UK? Earn rewards through our internal referral scheme

About Lithia UK

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you’re ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.