Volkswagen Sales Executive

Listers Group Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Company Pension

Wellness Programme

Sick Pay

Group Life Insurance

Staff Discount on Car Servicing

Listers Benefits Discounts on Retailer

Long Service and Loyalty Incentives

Staff Referral Scheme

In-house Manufacturer Qualifications

Company Events

Job summary

Leicester's Listers Group Ltd is recruiting a Volkswagen Sales Executive to help customers find the perfect vehicle and tailor add-ons to fit their lives. You’ll manage the full sales journey from greeting to close, including financing and contracts, with a focus on meeting and exceeding targets.

You’ll need a valid UK driving licence; prior car-dealership experience is preferred but full training is provided. The role includes a rota-based weekend schedule and an OTE of £58,000.

Qualifications

• This may suit someone who has previously worked as a car sales executive, retail manager, or sales manager.
• You will hold a valid UK driver's license.
• Motor trade, automotive, or car dealership experience is preferred but not essential as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Match customers to the right vehicle and features/add-ons to fit their life.
• Handle financing and contracts to achieve customer satisfaction throughout the process.
• Maximise opportunities via prospecting, follow-up calls, inbound inquiries, walk-ins and internet leads.
• Aim for monthly KPIs for unit sales, profit per unit, finance penetration and add-ons.
• Comply with FCA and data protection by accurately collecting customer and vehicle data.

Skills

Target achievement

Rapport building

Communication skills

Driving licence

Job description

Volkswagen Sales Executive

Date: 2026-09-21T21:30:08

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire, GB, LE1 5

Remote/In-person: Any

Application Deadline: 2026-10-21T03:40:51.44

Job Description

Job Introduction

We are currently recruiting for a Car Sales Executive to join our Volkswagen Dealership in Loughborough. The working hours are Monday to Saturday, with a day off in the week and working Sundays on a rota basis (8.30 to 6pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm on Saturdays and 10am to 5pm on Sundays). Benefits include use of a company car and an OTE of £58,000.

Role and Responsibilities

• As a Sales Executive with Listers, you'll make sure that every customer feels unique by understanding exactly where and how our vehicles fit into their life. It's all about matching the person to the right car and ensuring they have the features and add-ons to suit.
• From financing to contracts, you'll aim for total customer satisfaction right through the process. You will build trust, communicate effectively, and exceed our customer's expectations through qualification and creating an effective first impression.
• Maximising opportunities through prospecting, following-up calls, inbound telephone enquiries, walk-in prospects, and internet enquiries.
• Maximising profit by achieving the monthly KPI's for unit sales, profit per unit, finance penetration, and add-on products.
• Adhering to the company's FCA and data protection obligations by accurately collecting all customer contact and vehicle data, in order to maximise the quality and content of the customer database.

About You

This may suit someone who has previously worked as a car sales executive, retail manager, or sales manager. Ultimately, you will be able to demonstrate an ability and record of achieving and exceeding targets. The ability to quickly establish and build rapport with our customers. Hold the potential to forge a successful career in the industry. You will hold a valid UK driver's license. Motor trade, automotive, or car dealership experience 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 on Retailers, Restaurants, Cinemas & Holidays
• Long Service and Loyalty Incentives
• Staff Referral Scheme
• In-house, Manufacturer & Professional Qualifications
• 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 recognized 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.