Sales Executive - Seat

Johnsons Cars Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Preston is seeking a Sales Executive to enhance customer experiences and achieve sales targets. The role requires at least a year of experience in sales and a valid UK driving licence. This position offers a basic salary of £20,000 with an OTE of up to £45,000, along with several employee benefits including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Birthday Leave

Company Pension Scheme

Staff Discounts

Healthcare cash plans (optional)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months' experience in a customer-facing, target-driven sales environment.
• Valid UK driving licence for at least 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Treat every customer that engages with the dealership.
• Help achieve targets by supporting customers in buying cars.
• Keep customers informed with updates and communications.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Target achiever

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to rev up your career in the automotive industry? At Johnsons Cars, we're not just selling cars; we're creating exceptional experiences for our customers. Johnsons Cars are one of the UK’s leading independent Franchise Dealership Networks, with 53 multi-award-winning Dealerships across the UK. Established in 1999, we have grown rapidly to represent a variety of global car manufacturers with 15 marques in total, including Volkswagen, Skoda, Seat, Hyundai, Ford, Honda, Suzuki, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Mazda. We are looking for a Sales Executive at our Seat Dealership in Preston. Basic Salary of £20,000 with a realistic OTE of up to £45,000.

Role And Responsibilities

• Treat every customer that walks into the dealership, sends an email, or calls you about buying a car.
• Learn about your customers and focus on the small details that make a difference.
• Help achieve targets by supporting customers to buy a new or used car.
• Work individually and as part of a team to keep potential and existing customers up to date by sending videos and checking in with any updates.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Take pride in maximising sales and profit opportunities while delivering exceptional levels of professionalism and customer satisfaction.
• Be focused on achieving goals; possess excellent interpersonal skills and be recognised as a self-motivated team player and target achiever.
• Hold a minimum of 12 months’ successful experience in a customer-facing, target-driven sales environment.
• Hold a valid UK driving licence for a minimum of 12 months.

What We Offer

• 31 days paid annual leave, increasing to 33 with longevity of service.
• Industry-leading product and manufacturer training to support growth and success.
• Internal training academy and partnership with Automotive Management trainers to elevate your career.

The Company

Welcome to Johnsons Cars. We are one of the UK’s biggest independent dealer groups with a nationwide presence spanning 58 sites across the country, representing 17 brands. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional service to our valued customers. In addition to our dealership network, we operate vehicle parts operations and Fleet Services. We foster a culture of continuous growth and success, providing a platform for personal and professional development.

The Benefits

• Birthday Leave
• Company Pension Scheme
• Staff Discounts
• Benefits platform with various discounts
• Dentist on Demand
• Optional benefits including healthcare cash plans

The Values

• Innovation: We are creative and fearless in our work.
• Accountability: We take ownership of our work and lead from the front.
• Teamwork: We collaborate widely and build supportive environments.