Sales Executive

Vertu Motors plc; Tees Valley; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday rising to 29 with bank

Company Car

Colleague Purchase Scheme

Share Incentive Scheme

Pension

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity

Access to online rewards platform

Job summary

Vertu SKODA Darlington is seeking an experienced Sales Executive to join the team. The role offers a competitive base salary of £27,000 with an on-target earnings (OTE) of £45,000 and uncapped commission, allowing top performers to reach £60,000.

Expect a 40-hour week, Saturdays on duty, and a guaranteed weekday day off, with Sundays closed. You will be representing a premium automotive brand and benefit from full training and a comprehensive onboarding programme to maximise earning potential

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sales Executive in the automotive industry (minimum 12 months).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
• Full UK driving licence (Manual and Automatic).

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through a seamless car-buying journey from first contact to handover.
• Own the end-to-end customer experience to ensure satisfaction.

Job description

Vertu SKODA Darlington

We are looking for an experienced Sales Executive to join the team at Vertu SKODA Darlington. This role offers a competitive basic salary of £27,000, with an on‑target earnings (OTE) of £45,000 and uncapped commission, meaning top performers can earn up to £60,000.

In addition to excellent earning potential, we pride ourselves on offering genuine work-life balance. You’ll work a 40-hour week (five 8-hour shifts), be on duty for most Saturdays (our busiest sales day), and enjoy a guaranteed day off during the week. Plus, we’re closed on Sundays, giving you a consistent day every week to relax and recharge.

As part of our team, you’ll represent a prestigious automotive brand known for quality and innovation, delivering a premium customer experience at every stage. You’ll benefit from full training and a comprehensive onboarding programme designed to set you up for success and help you maximise your earning potential.

As a Sales Executive, you’ll guide customers through a seamless and enjoyable car-buying journey. From the first point of contact to the final handover, you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end customer experience, ensuring every customer leaves confident and satisfied.

Join us and benefit from outstanding earning opportunities within a supportive, high‑performing environment that’s focused on your success.

Requirements

• Currently working as a Sales Executive within the automotive industry (minimum 12 months)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends
• Full UK driving 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.

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