Sales Executive

Waylands Automotive Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Waylands Automotive Limited is seeking a passionate Sales Executive for their Volvo showroom in Oxford. The role involves selling cars, managing customer relationships, and ensuring compliance with FCA legislation. With a basic salary of £19,000 plus commissions, this is a great opportunity to join a growing team in a family-owned business committed to high-quality service and employee development.

Benefits

Company car and fuel card

31 days holiday per year

Discounted vehicle parts and servicing

Opportunities for training and career progression

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance at 2x salary

Qualifications

• Excited to meet customers in person, via email, or phone.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Competent driver with a full license held for at least one year.

Responsibilities

• Selling new and used cars while maintaining customer records.
• Creating and sending customized video presentations to potential customers.
• Ensuring all sales comply with FCA legislation.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Customer service

Sales skills

Job description

Are you passionate about cars? AND passionate about getting to know people?

If so, … you could be just who Waylands are looking for to join our Volvo showroom in Oxford. We are recruiting to add additional members to the team due to our volume of customers. Volvo is a well-established and popular brand in the UK market, and this is an exciting time to join us.

Waylands Automotive is a successful and growing motor dealer group with 11 sites across Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, and Avon.

What’s the Job?

1. Selling our range of new and used cars
2. Communicating effectively with colleagues and accurately completing paperwork to meet delivery deadlines and fulfill promises
3. Maintaining customer records and staying in touch with existing clients for their aftersales needs
4. Managing your database of prospective customers to create new opportunities
5. Ensuring the showroom is always clean and presentable
6. Creating and sending customized video presentations to highlight features and benefits of vehicles to potential customers
7. Ensuring all sales comply with FCA legislation

Who Are We Looking For?

1. Someone excited to meet every customer, whether in person, via email, or phone
2. Someone attentive to small details about customers, like their pet's name, to make their day
3. A person committed to helping customers find the right car for them and achieving sales targets
4. Highly organized with excellent attention to detail, ensuring accuracy for customers
5. A competent driver with a full license held for at least one year
6. Professional, friendly, and approachable manner
7. Strong communication and influencing skills

What Do You Get In Return?

1. A 5-day week on a set rota, including weekends (45 hours/week)
2. Basic salary of £19,000 plus commissions and bonuses (OTE £53,300)
3. Company car and fuel card
4. 31 days holiday per year, including bank holidays (some coverage may be required)
5. Benefits platform with employee support
6. Discounted vehicle parts and servicing
7. Opportunities for training and career progression
8. Contributory pension scheme for eligible staff
9. Life insurance at 2x salary

Why Waylands?

Waylands is an independent, family-owned car dealer. Our core value is “our people are at the heart of our success,” demonstrated by winning the AM Dealer Group of the Year award for six consecutive years.

We are committed to high-quality service and pride in our company, which has earned us a strong reputation through years of hard work.

We focus on developing our own talent, promoting from within, and providing training opportunities. We hire based on potential, not just experience.

We value diversity and aim to build a workforce with varied backgrounds, believing diverse perspectives strengthen our company. Interested? We welcome your application.

Ref: SEOX

Closing Date: 20/06/2025

Location: Waylands Volvo Oxford

Benefits: Sales

Working Hours: 5-day rota including weekends (45 hours/week)

Salary: £19k basic + commissions/bonuses (OTE £53,300)

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