Sales Executive

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

Job summary

A leading car retailer in Sunderland is seeking a Sales Executive to join their fast-paced team. You'll create great experiences for customers, driving sales by converting leads into satisfied buyers. Required skills include a collaborative attitude, customer commitment, and a full UK driving license. The role offers a competitive salary, 33 days holiday, and opportunities for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

33 days annual leave

Extra day off on birthday

Paid volunteer day

Cycle to work scheme

High street discounts

Qualifications

• Must be a collaborative team player, committed to customer service.
• Driven to exceed sales expectations with a full UK driving license.
• Confident with computer systems for daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Create exceptional customer experiences from initial contact.
• Build knowledge of products to represent the brand effectively.
• Drive sales through effective customer engagement and lead conversion.
• Deliver comprehensive car purchase packages including upselling.
• Meet FCA standards for financial advice.

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Customer commitment

Passion for the industry

Results-driven

Computer proficiency

Job description

Evans Halshaw Renault, Sunderland

Basic salary of £22,000, 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.

You’ll have the opportunity to be involved with:

• 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

Do you have what it takes to be a Evans Halshaw colleague? We’re looking for someone who is:

• 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

What we can offer you:

• 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

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.