Sales Executive

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension scheme

Share Incentive Scheme

Training and onboarding

Job summary

Vertu Vauxhall Northampton is seeking a driven Sales Executive to deliver an outstanding customer experience from enquiry to vehicle handover. You will guide buyers through the process, recommending vehicles and products while building long-term relationships for repeat business.

The role offers £27,000 basic salary with £45,000 OTE, uncapped commission, and a potential to earn £60,000+ for top performers. A company car and structured training are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months' experience as a Sales Executive within the automotive industry.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Target-driven and self-motivated approach.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including Saturdays.
• Full UK Driving Licence (manual and automatic).

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the sales process.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Conduct vehicle demonstrations and test drives.
• Present finance and additional products in a compliant and customer-focused manner.
• Manage enquiries and maintain effective follow-up activity and achieve/exceed sales targets.
• Maintain accurate customer and sales records.
• Deliver a seamless and enjoyable buying experience.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Target driven

Driving licence

Job description

Vertu Vauxhall Northampton

Sales Executive

£27,000 Basic Salary | £45,000 OTE | Uncapped Commission | Top Earners £60,000+ | Company Car

Are you an experienced Automotive Sales Executive looking for a role that offers exceptional earning potential, genuine work-life balance, and the opportunity to represent a leading automotive brand?

We're looking for a driven and customer-focused Sales Executive to join our team at Vertu Vauxhall Northampton. With a £27,000 basic salary, £45,000 OTE, and uncapped commission structure, our top performers can earn up to £60,000.

This opportunity has become available due to an internal promotion, reflecting our commitment to developing and progressing talent from within. You'll be joining a stable, successful team where career progression is genuinely achievable.

What's on Offer?

• £27,000 basic salary
• £45,000 OTE
• Uncapped commission structure
• Top performers earning up to £60,000
• Company car
• 40-hour working week
• Five 8-hour shifts per week
• Guaranteed weekday off
• Closed every Sunday
• Full training and onboarding programme
• Ongoing training and career development
• Clear progression opportunities across the Vertu Group

About The Role

As a Sales Executive, you'll be responsible for delivering an outstanding customer experience from initial enquiry through to vehicle handover.

Working with customers to understand their needs, you'll guide them through the entire buying journey, recommending the right vehicle and associated products while building long-term relationships and generating repeat business.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional customer service throughout the sales process
• Build strong relationships with new and existing customers
• Conduct vehicle demonstrations and test drives
• Present finance and additional products in a compliant and customer-focused manner
• Manage enquiries and maintain effective follow-up activityAchieve and exceed individual sales targets
• Maintain accurate customer and sales records
• Deliver a seamless and enjoyable buying experience

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 12 months' experience as a Sales Executive within the automotive industry
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
• Target-driven and self-motivated approach
• Ability to work flexible hours, including Saturdays
• Full UK Driving Licence (manual and automatic)

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 29 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Company car
• Pension scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Preferential Service Rates
• Online rewards platform offering cashback and discounts with major retailers

Our Values Matter

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.