Van Sales Executive

Perfect Placement; Chipping Sodbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Flexible contracts

28 days holiday

Pension

Training & development

Showroom environment

Career progression

Job summary

Perfect Placement is recruiting a Used Van Sales Executive for a leading used van retailer in the UK. The role focuses on selling used vans with a blend of phone/email outreach and in-person showroom activity, aiming to grow sales and customer base.

You will work with finance, insurance, and service additions while maintaining excellent stock knowledge and strong customer relationships. The role requires a valid UK driving licence and willingness to work weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Prior automotive vehicle sales experience is essential.
• IT literacy and familiarity with dealership systems.
• Valid UK driving licence with minimal points.
• Reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Chipping Sodbury.
• Highly motivated with a proactive approach to customer service and sales.
• Confident negotiation and influencing skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in van or commercial vehicle sales is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Sell used vans and provide finance, insurance, and additional services.
• Conduct majority of sales via telephone and email channels.
• Keep customers informed about vehicle delivery progress and delays.
• Resolve customer queries promptly and efficiently.
• Collect payments and finalise sales.
• Explain warranties and service plans and vehicle features.
• Build strong, lasting customer relationships to exceed sales targets.
• Maintain knowledge of vehicle stock and company processes.
• Ensure compliance with company policies throughout the sales process.

Skills

Automotive sales experience

IT literacy

UK driving licence

Team player

Negotiation skills

Self-motivated

Customer service

Van/commercial sales knowledge

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a leading used van retailer, for the position of Used Van Sales Executive. This is an excellent Van Sales Executive opportunity for experienced automotive sales professionals seeking career growth within a dynamic and expanding company. The successful individual will play a vital role in driving sales and building long-term customer relationships.

Benefits:

• Minimum basic salary of £26,000 per annum, with the potential to earn £100,000-£120,000+ through performance-based bonuses
• Flexible employment options, including self-employed or employed contracts
• 28 days' annual holiday, with day-in-lieu for bank holiday work
• Modern, purpose-built showroom environment
• Full in-house training and development
• Company pension scheme
• Long-term career prospects within a rapidly growing organisation
• Working hours from 8:30am to 5:30pm, Monday to Friday; Saturdays 9:00am to 5:00pm; Sundays 10:00am to 4:00pm (at least one weekend day per week required)

Duties of a Van Sales Executive:

• Selling used vans, and occasionally 4x4s and cars, along with providing finance, insurance, and additional services
• Conducting the majority of sales via telephone and email channels
• Keeping customers informed of vehicle delivery progress and managing any delays
• Resolving customer queries promptly and efficiently
• Collecting payments and finalising sales
• Explaining warranties, service plans, and vehicle features
• Building strong, lasting relationships with customers to exceed expectations and increase sales
• Maintaining detailed knowledge of the vehicle stock and company processes
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures throughout the sales process

Requirements of a Van Sales Executive:

• Previous automotive vehicle sales experience is essential
• IT literacy and familiarity with dealership systems
• Valid UK driving licence with minimal points
• Reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Chipping Sodbury
• Highly motivated with a proactive approach to customer service and sales
• Confident negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in van or commercial vehicle sales is highly advantageous but not essential

If you are motivated by a results-driven environment and aspire to grow within a successful automotive business, this role of Used Van Sales Executive is ideal for you.