Sales Executive

Vertu Motors plc; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension

25 days holiday (29 with service)

Employee purchase scheme

Job summary

Vertu Motors plc is seeking an experienced Sales Executive at Vertu Mercedes Benz of Slough to drive the end-to-end car buying journey and deliver a premium customer experience.

The role offers a base salary with significant commission potential, with on-target earnings around £50,000 plus a company car. A 40-hour week with weekends included is typical, though Sundays are being trialled for closure to provide better work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience as a Sales Executive in the automotive sector.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Committed to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through the end-to-end car buying journey from first contact to final handshake.
• Deliver a premium customer experience and build lasting relationships.
• Participate in onboarding and training programs to maximise earning potential.

Skills

Sales experience

Automotive industry experience

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Vertu Mercedes Benz of Slough

Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for an experienced Sales Executive to join the team at Vertu Mercedes Benz of Slough. This role offers a basic salary of £25,000with the opportunity to earn significant commission that can deliver earnings well in excess of our on-target level of £50,000 plus company car.

In addition to delivering you great earning potential, we’ll also provide true work-life balance. You’ll work a 40-hour week, with weekends included – but we’re currently trialling closing on Sundays, giving you even more time to recharge.

As part of our team, you’ll represent a prestigious automotive brand known for quality and innovation, offering customers a premium experience every step of the way. You’ll receive full training and a thorough onboarding program to help you succeed and maximize your earning potential. As a Sales Executive, you'll guide customers through a seamless and enjoyable car buying experience, from the first point of contact to the final handshake, you'll be responsible for organising the end-to-end customer journey.

Join us and take advantage of the fantastic earning opportunities and a work environment that truly supports your success!

Requirements

• Currently working as a Sales Executive in the automotive industry (minimum 12 months)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends
• Full UK driver's licence (Manual and Automatic)

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.

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.