Sales Executive

Steven Eagell Limited; Shirley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car

22 days annual leave

Birthday Off

Job summary

Steven Eagell Limited is seeking a Sales Executive to deliver an outstanding customer experience and drive vehicle sales at our Shirley showroom. You will build rapport, understand customer needs, present options, and guide them through a test drive while collaborating with the team to maximise opportunities.

We offer a company car, 22 days of annual leave plus holidays, a pension, training and development, plus staff discounts. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills.
• Ability to understand customer requirements and close sales.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Organised with attention to detail.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Talks with customers to build rapport and understand requirements.
• Demonstrates options and encourages test drives.
• Keeps up-to-date product knowledge to guide choices.
• Collaborates with Aftersales and Fleet teams to maximise opportunities.

Skills

Communication

Customer service

Sales

Full UK Driving Licence

Team player

Organised

Job description

Base Salary; £25,000 with a guaranteed £30,000 in your first year and £55,000 OTEContract: Permanent - Full TimeMust Have: A Full UK Driving LicenseAbout Steven EagellAs an established, family-run automotive retailer in the UK, Steven Eagell Group specialises in the sale of new and used vehicles, alongside comprehensive aftersales services. We take pride in offering a wide range of exciting career opportunities across sales, customer service, technical, administrative and management roles from entry-level positions through to senior leadership.As a family-run business, we value teamwork, integrity and long-term career development, creating an environment where individuals can grow and thrive. Whether you have a passion for sales and delivering exceptional customer experiences, strong organisational and financial skills, or technical expertise in automotive diagnostics and repair, there is a place for you within our team.Your Responsibilities as a Sales Executive:Talks with and listens to customers to build rapport and understands their requirements.You will build trust, communicate effectively and surpass our customer's expectations, whilst providing a service-based experience. In essence you will ensure that our customer’s buying experience is industry leading, in line with our standards.Demonstrates the most suitable options to the customer, understanding and adapting to their buying strategy and encouraging them to experience the product through a test drive.Uses in-depth product knowledge to guide the customer towards the best choice for them.Works with colleagues and other teams across the Centre to provide continuous improvement and seamless service to customers (e.g. attending to Aftersales customers, with the aim of obtaining new business).Ensures opportunities for sales by other teams are followed up by the most appropriate specialist (e.g. Fleet Sales).What we are looking for in a Sales Executive:Strong communication skills – easily builds up relationships internally and with customers, pleasant and demonstrates humilityStrong interest in automotive and agility to learn about new productsResults-focusedStrong people skills - approachable, a good listener and empathetic to customer needsExtremely organised with great attention to detailCustomer and service-oriented, in a busy high-pressure environmentAnalytical and quick thinkingA team playerWhat we offer you:Company CarOne in four weekends off22 days annual leave + Bank Holidays and your Birthday OffLong Service Awards / Colleague RecognitionEnhanced Maternity / Paternity at qualifying service lengthCar Benefit Scheme after successful completion of a probation periodSales IncentivesComprehensive training providedCompany pension schemeDeath in ServiceAccess to high street discounts through Perk BoxIn-house, manufacturer & professional qualificationsStaff referral schemeAccess to medical cover through Simply HealthIf you’re ready to begin or further your automotive career with a supportive, customer-focused organisation, we encourage you to apply today and become a part of our team and contribute to a proud customer-focused automotive company.