Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Sales Executive

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

Job summary

A leading motor retailer in Coventry is seeking a talented Sales Executive to enhance customer satisfaction and drive sales in their Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Dealership. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, confidence, and the ability to build rapport. A valid UK driver's license is required, and while automotive experience is preferred, comprehensive training will be provided. This role offers a competitive OTE and extensive benefits including a company car and pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Group life insurance

Staff discount on car servicing

Discounts on retailers, restaurants, cinemas & holidays

Long service and loyalty incentives

Staff referral scheme

In-house, manufacturer & professional qualifications

Free Parking

Company Events

Qualifications

• A valid UK driver's license is required.
• Motor trade or automotive experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Build trust and communicate effectively with customers to exceed expectations.
• Develop customer relationships through prospecting and follow-ups.
• Achieve monthly KPIs for sales and profit.
• Accurately collect customer and vehicle data.

Skills

Customer relationship building

Sales target achievement

Effective communication

Confidence and resilience

Job description

Job Introduction

We are seeking a talented and professional Sales Executive to play a key part in the continued growth for our Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Dealership in Coventry. This is an exciting opportunity to get into commercial vehicle sales selling one the worlds most exiting brands.

Your working hours are between 8.30am - 6pm Monday to Friday and working 1 in 3 Saturdays 9am to 5pm, which is a rarity in the motor trade.

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

This role would ideally suit someone who has previously worked in automotive sales, however if you are a successful sales person who can demonstrate an ability and record of achieving and exceeding targets we would like to hear from you. We will offer you extensive training, together with all the help and support you need to fulfil your potential in becoming a manager in the future.

The role and responsibilities include

• Customer Satisfaction (CSI): You will build trust, communicate effectively and exceed our customer's expectations, whilst providing a service-based experience. In essence you will ensure that our customers buying experience is industry leading.
• Maximising Opportunities: Through prospecting, following-up calls, in-bound telephone enquiries, walk in prospects and Internet enquiries you will be developing Customer Relationships through qualification and creating an effective first impression.
• Maximising Profit: By following the sales process and achieving the monthly KPI's for unit sales, profit per unit and add-on products.
• Data Quality: To accurately and vigorously collect all customer contact and vehicle data in order to maximise the quality and content of the customer database.

What we're looking for

• A well‑presented individual with a desire, character and attitude to succeed.
• Unlimited confidence, resilience, drive, energy and talent.
• The ability to quickly establish and build rapport with our customers.
• You will possess a valid UK drivers license.
• Motor trade, automotive or car dealership experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

What We Offer

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 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
• Free Parking / On-site Parking
• 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.