Used Car Sales Executive

Wessex Garages Holdings Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 22 days + bank

Company pension scheme

Exclusive employee schemes

Wellbeing support

Health benefits

Job summary

Wessex Garages Holdings Ltd is seeking a Used Car Sales Executive for our Cardiff dealership. You will sell vehicles and promote Finance, Insurance products and Paint Protection, guiding customers from first contact to driving away in their new car.

You will learn through our training programme, identify customer needs, and work to achieve sales targets in a busy automotive environment with weekend work. Previous sales experience is welcome but not essential.

Qualifications

• Passion for delivering excellent customer service.
• Willingness to learn about finance, insurance and related products.
• Organised with the ability to process detailed information.

Responsibilities

• Sell vehicles and promote Finance, Insurance products and Paint Protection.
• Guide customers through the buying journey from first contact to purchase.
• Engage customers, identify needs and contribute to team sales targets.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Product knowledge

Job description

Used Car Sales Executive Reference Number - 0123445567567

Salary Competitive plus bonus

At Wessex Garages, we’ve been putting customers first and delivering excellence in automotive retail for over 35 years. With dealerships across South Wales and the South West of England, we proudly represent leading manufacturers including Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, GWM and Mitsubishi. For these leading brands we supply new and used cars and vans, deliver after sales support and champion the Motability Scheme.

We’re proud to offer our customers and colleagues an experience built on Knowledge, Value, Transparency, and Trust — values that are at the heart of everything we do.

About the role

Wessex Garages are currently looking to recruit Used Car Sales Executives for our dealership in Penarth Road, Cardiff. You will not only be responsible for selling vehicles, but will be selling and promoting Finance, Insurance products and Paint Protection.

In this role, you will support our customers through every step of their buying journey—from their first interaction with us to the moment they drive away in their new car. With our comprehensive training and development programme, you’ll gain the skills to engage with customers, identify their needs, and sell vehicles and related products in line with industry standards.

Person specification

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do, so we’re looking for someone with a passion for delivering excellent customer service. While previous sales experience is not essential, we are seeking a positive, motivated person who is ready to achieve and grow in a results-driven environment.

You will be organised, able to process detailed information, and committed to continually developing your product knowledge. With a strong work ethic and an inspiring attitude, you will take ownership of your work and contribute to the success of your team. You’ll also inspire your colleagues to reach their full potential, helping to drive sales in our dealership.

Key information

• Working Pattern: 40 hours a week across Mon – Sat (with a 1 hour lunch). Day off in lieu during the week and 1 late shift per week. Sunday working required during March and September

Why join Wessex Garages?

We’re committed to supporting our people with a range of benefits designed to promote wellbeing, reward loyalty, and enhance your overall experience at work:

• Holiday Allowance – Enjoy 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with extra days added the longer you stay with us.
• Pension Scheme – We contribute to your future with company-backed pension support.
• Exclusive Employee Schemes – Take advantage of our discounted car purchase programme and Cycle to Work scheme after completing your probation.
• Wellbeing Support – Your wellbeing matters to us. Employees can access confidential support, guidance and resources covering mental health, wellbeing and life's challenges.
• Health Benefits – We provide complimentary eye tests and flu vaccination vouchers to help you stay healthy year-round.

Please note

• Driving licence checks will be carried out during the recruitment process.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, and this will be verified as part of the recruitment process.

To see all our latest vacancies, please visit www.wessexgarages.com/recruitment

Reg Office: Pennywell Road, Bristol, Avon, BS5 0TT

Reg. Company Number: 2639755

VAT Reg. No. 567778570

Wessex Garages Holdings Limited is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486) and which is permitted to advise on and arrange general insurance contracts as an intermediary.Wessex Garages Holdings Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for consumer credit activity and our registration number is 535085. Permitted activities include acting as a credit broker not a lender.We can introduce you to a limited number of finance providers. We do not charge a fee for our Consumer Credit services. We do not act as a financial adviser, or fiduciary. We act in our own interest, whichever lender we introduce you to, we will typically receive commission from them based on either a fixed fee or a fixed percentage of the amount you borrow. Any and all commission amounts will be fully disclosed to you as part of your sales journey. You will be required to give your fully informed consent to our receipt of this commission. By doing this, you acknowledge that you understand our role as a credit broker, and that we will receive a financial incentive if you take out a loan from a lender that we introduce you to.All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18s or over, Guarantees may be required.

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