Senior Car Sales Executive

Listers; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading car retailer group is seeking a Senior Car Sales Executive for their Land Rover Dealership in Hereford. The role involves ensuring customer satisfaction and maximizing sales opportunities. Ideal candidates will demonstrate a proven ability to exceed targets and build rapport with customers. Benefits include 33 days holiday, company car, and an OTE of £58,000. Full training is provided, making this role suitable for those with various backgrounds in sales or retail.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holiday

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Group life insurance

Staff discount on car servicing

Long service and loyalty incentives

In‑house qualifications

Company Events

Qualifications

• Experience as a Car Sales Executive or similar role preferred.
• Ability to exceed sales targets and establish rapport with customers.
• Valid UK driver's licence required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction through effective communication.
• Maximize sales opportunities through various channels.
• Adhere to FCA and data protection obligations.

Skills

Building rapport with customers

Achieving sales targets

Effective communication

Understanding customer needs

Job description

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Car Sales Executive to join our Land Rover Dealership in Hereford. This role would ideally suit someone who has experience as a Car Sales Executive and is keen to take the next step towards a management position. The successful candidate will be working closely with the existing management team and will be encouraged to take on additional responsibilities in support of them. The hours of work are between 8.30am to 6pm Monday to Friday, with a day off in the week and 9am to 5pm on Saturdays (closed Sundays, which is a rarity in the motor trade). Benefits include use of a company car and an OTE of £58,000.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Sales Executive with Listers you’ll make sure that every customer feels unique by understanding exactly where and how our vehicles fit into their life. It’s all about matching the person to the right car and ensuring they have the features and add-ons to suit. From financing to contracts, you’ll aim for total customer satisfaction right through the process. You will build trust, communicate effectively and exceed our customer's expectations through qualification and creating an effective first impression. Maximising opportunities through prospecting, following‑up calls, in‑bound telephone enquiries, walk‑in prospects and internet enquiries. Maximising profit by achieving the monthly KPI’s for unit sales, profit per unit, finance penetration and add‑on products. Adhering to the Company's FCA and data protection obligations by accurately collecting all customer contact and vehicle data, in order to maximise the quality and content of the customer database.

About you

This may suit someone who has previously worked as a car sales executive, retail manager or sales manager. Ultimately you will be able to demonstrate an ability and record of achieving and exceeding targets. The ability to quickly establish and build rapport with our customers. Hold the potential to forge a successful career in the industry. You will hold a valid UK drivers licence. Motor trade, automotive or car dealership experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

What we offer

• 33 days holiday including bank holiday
• Company Pension
• Wellness Programme
• Sick Pay
• Group life insurance
• Staff discount on car servicing
• Listers Benefits – discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays
• Long service and loyalty incentives
• Staff referral scheme
• In‑house, manufacturer & professional qualifications
• Company Events

Why Listers?

Founded in 1979, Listers Group stands as one of the largest privately and family‑owned motor retailer groups in the UK. There’s a reason why this is the case, actually there’s over two and a half thousand reasons, our team. Since the very beginning our success has been a product of the fantastic people that work for us. This is recognised by representing some of the world’s most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk and Yorkshire. We support employees in all areas of the business, whatever your aspirations might be so if you are looking for a career within the motor trade, automotive or car dealership sector then please apply today. If you are looking for similar motor trade jobs you can also join our Talent Bank.