SKODA Car Sales Executive

Listers Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading team at a major ŠKODA retailer in Coventry as a Sales Executive. This role involves engaging with customers to match them with the right vehicles, achieving sales targets, and providing exceptional service. With full training provided, this position offers the potential for a successful long-term career in the automotive industry. Enjoy a range of benefits including holidays, a company pension, and staff discounts.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Company pension

Wellness programme

Sick pay

Group life insurance

Staff discount on car servicing

Listers benefits — discounts at retailers, restaurants, cinemas, and holidays

Long service and loyalty incentives

Staff referral scheme

In-house, manufacturer, and professional qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience as a car sales executive or retail manager preferred.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed targets.
• Valid UK driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Match customers to the right car including features and financing.
• Achieve monthly KPIs for sales and profit.
• Build trust and communicate effectively with customers.

Skills

Customer rapport

Sales proficiency

Effective communication

Job description

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Sales Executive to join the well-established and successful team at our dealership in Coventry.

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

This is an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate to join our team as we continue to develop and ŠKODA UK aims to sustain their 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 with Listers, you’ll ensure each customer feels valued by understanding how our vehicles fit into their lives. Your role involves matching customers to the right car, including features and add-ons, and guiding them through financing and contracts to ensure complete satisfaction.

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

About You

• This role may suit individuals with experience as a car sales executive, retail manager, or sales manager.
• You should have a proven ability to meet and exceed targets.
• Ability to quickly establish rapport with customers.
• Potential to build a successful career in the industry.
• You must hold a valid UK driver’s license.
• Experience in motor trade, automotive, or car dealership is preferred but not essential, as 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 — discounts at 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, representing some of the world’s most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk, and Yorkshire. We support our employees’ 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.