SKODA Car Sales Executive

Listers Group Limited; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Listers Group Limited as a Sales Executive in Coventry. Play a key role in delivering exceptional customer service by matching clients with vehicles that fit their lifestyle. With competitive earnings potential and comprehensive benefits, this position is ideal for those seeking to grow their career in the automotive sector.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension

Wellness programme

Sick pay

Group life insurance

Staff discount on car servicing

Discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas, and holidays

Long service and loyalty incentives

Staff referral scheme

Company events

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a car sales executive, retail manager, or sales manager preferred.
• Proven track record of exceeding sales targets.
• Valid UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure customer satisfaction by matching them with the right vehicle.
• Achieve monthly KPIs for sales and profit.
• Comply with FCA and data protection standards.

Skills

Customer Engagement

Sales Techniques

Communication

Rapport Building

Target Achievement

Job description

Job Introduction

We are recruiting for a Sales Executive to join our dealership team in Coventry.

Listers ŠKODA Coventry is one of the largest ŠKODA retailers in the UK, achieving a record-breaking 4% market share in 2024 with increased UK registrations.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of our growth as ŠKODAUK continues its success.

The working hours are from 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday to Saturday, with a day off during the week, and 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on Sundays on a rota basis.

Benefits include a company car and an OTE of £50,000.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Sales Executive, you will ensure each customer feels valued by understanding how our vehicles fit into their lifestyle. Your goal is to match customers with the right car, features, and add-ons, and to guide them through financing and contracts, ensuring total satisfaction.

• Build trust, communicate effectively, and exceed customer expectations through qualification and first impressions.
• Maximize opportunities via prospecting, follow-up calls, inbound inquiries, walk-ins, and internet leads.
• Achieve monthly KPIs for unit sales, profit per unit, finance penetration, and add-on products to maximize profit.
• Comply with FCA and data protection standards by accurately collecting customer and vehicle data to enhance our customer database.

About You

• Previous experience as a car sales executive, retail manager, or sales manager is preferred.
• You should demonstrate a track record of achieving and exceeding targets.
• Ability to quickly build rapport with customers.
• Potential to develop a successful career in the industry.
• Hold a valid UK driving license.
• Motor trade or automotive experience is preferred but not essential; full training will be provided.

What We Offer

• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Company pension
• Wellness programme
• Sick pay
• Group life insurance
• Staff discount on car servicing
• Listers benefits including discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas, and holidays
• Long service and loyalty incentives
• Staff referral scheme
• In-house, manufacturer, and professional qualifications
• Company events

Why Listers?

Founded in 1979, Listers Group is one of the largest privately and family-owned motor retailer groups in the UK. Our success is driven by our team of over 2,500 dedicated employees. We represent some of the world's most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk, and Yorkshire. We support our employees' career aspirations and invite you to apply if you're interested in a career in the motor trade, automotive, or car dealership sectors. You can also join our Talent Bank for similar opportunities.