Sales Executive

Vertu Motors; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Share Incentive Scheme

Colleague vehicle purchase scheme

Job summary

Vertu Hyundai Sunderland is seeking an ambitious Sales Executive to join our dynamic team. Representing a trusted Hyundai brand, you will deliver outstanding customer service, guide customers through the buying journey, and maximise earning opportunities with a competitive base salary and uncapped OTE.

The role offers a 40-hour week, a guaranteed weekday off, and Sunday closures, with comprehensive training and clear career progression within Vertu Motors Group.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience as a Sales Executive in the automotive industry.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets.
• Full UK driving licence (manual and automatic).

Responsibilities

• Deliver a first-class customer experience throughout the sales journey.
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers.
• Manage enquiries in person and digitally.
• Demonstrate vehicles and showcase features and benefits.
• Present finance and product options professionally and compliantly.
• Manage the complete sales process from enquiry to handover.
• Achieve individual and team sales targets.
• Maintain high customer satisfaction and retention.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Time management

Organisation

Driving licence

Job description

Vertu Hyundai Sunderland

Are you a successful Automotive Sales Executive looking for your next challenge with one of the world's most trusted and innovative automotive brands?

At Vertu Hyundai Sunderland, we're looking for an ambitious and customer-focused Sales Executive to join our successful sales team. This is an exciting opportunity to represent a brand renowned for quality, innovation, and cutting-edge technology while benefiting from excellent earning potential and genuine career progression.

We're offering a basic salary of £27,000 with an OTE of£45,000, alongside a company car, industry-leading training, and a fantastic work-life balance.

Why Join Us?

At Vertu Motors, we believe in rewarding talent and supporting success. Alongside strong earning potential, you'll benefit from a healthy work-life balance with a 40-hour working week, a guaranteed weekday off, and the reassurance of being closed every Sunday.

Whether you're looking to maximise your earnings, develop your career, or join a supportive and successful team, this is an opportunity to accelerate your future with one of the UK's leading motor retailers.

About the Role

As a Sales Executive, you'll be responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience from the moment a customer walks through the door to the day they collect their new vehicle and beyond.

You'll build strong customer relationships, understand individual needs, and guide customers through every stage of the buying journey, including vehicle selection, finance options, and additional products and services.

Working with the innovative Hyundai range, you'll have access to excellent training and support, enabling you to maximise both customer satisfaction and your earning potential.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering a first-class customer experience throughout the sales journey
• Building long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• Managing enquiries both in person and digitally
• Demonstrating vehicles and showcasing their features and benefits
• Presenting finance and additional product solutions professionally and compliantly
• Managing the complete sales process from enquiry through to handover
• Achieving individual and team sales targets
• Maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction and retention

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a motivated sales professional with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service and achieving results.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A minimum of 12 months' experience as a Sales Executive within the automotive industry
• A proven track record of achieving sales targets
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A customer-first approach and commitment to delivering exceptional service
• Strong organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment
• Flexibility to work weekends as part of a rota
• A full UK driving licence (manual and automatic)

A Business Built on Trust

At Vertu Motors, our values are at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to delivering positive outcomes for our customers by ensuring the products and services we offer genuinely meet their needs. As a representative of both Vertu and Hyundai, you'll be expected to operate with professionalism, transparency, and integrity at all times.

Building trust, creating loyalty, and delivering an exceptional customer experience will be central to your success in this role.

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including references, DBS screening, and driving licence verification where applicable.

Outstanding Benefits

We're proud to invest more in our colleagues' development than any other motor retailer, providing ongoing training, support, and opportunities for career progression.

Our benefits package includes:

• £27,000 basic salary
• £45,000 OTE
• Company car
• 25 days holiday, rising to 29 days with length of service, plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Colleague vehicle purchase scheme
• Preferential servicing rates
• Access to our online rewards platform offering cashback and discounts with hundreds of retailers
• Manufacturer and internal training programmes
• Excellent career progression opportunities across the Vertu Motors Group

Drive Your Career Forward

If you're an experienced Automotive Sales Executive looking for excellent earning potential, a fantastic work-life balance, and the opportunity to represent a leading automotive brand, we'd love to hear from you.

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