Volkswagen Sales Executive (commercial vehicles)

Listers; Droitwich Spa; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Listers as a Sales Executive in Droitwich, a key role within a leading Volkswagen dealership. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional customer service, maximizing sales opportunities, and building lasting customer relationships. With comprehensive training and a generous benefits package, this position is ideal for motivated sales professionals looking to excel in the automotive sector. Take advantage of this exciting opportunity to grow your career with us!

Benefits

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 / On-site Parking

Company Events

Qualifications

• Previous automotive sales experience preferred, but not essential.
• Success in exceeding sales targets as a sales professional.
• Ability to establish rapport with customers quickly.

Responsibilities

• Build trust and communicate effectively with customers.
• Maximize sales opportunities through follow-up and qualification.
• Collect customer contact data accurately for database enhancement.

Skills

Customer Satisfaction

Sales Skills

Communication

Prospecting

Relationship Building

Education

Valid UK driver's license

Job description

Job Introduction:

We are seeking a talented and professional Sales Executive to play a key part in the continued growth of our Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Dealership in Droitwich. This is an exciting opportunity to join the commercial sales team, selling one of the world's most exciting brands.

Your working hours are between 8.30am - 6pm, Monday to Friday, with 1 in 3 Saturdays from 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. The successful candidate will receive guaranteed bonus earnings for the first 3 months to support your initial settling-in period!

This role is ideally suited for someone with previous automotive sales experience; however, we welcome successful salespeople with a proven record of achieving and exceeding targets. We will provide extensive training and support to help you develop into a future manager.

The role and responsibilities include:

• Customer Satisfaction (CSI): Building trust, communicating effectively, and exceeding customer expectations to provide an industry-leading buying experience.
• Maximising Opportunities: Prospecting, follow-up calls, handling inbound inquiries, walk-in prospects, and internet leads to develop customer relationships through qualification and creating a positive first impression.
• Maximising Profit: Following the sales process and achieving monthly KPIs for unit sales, profit per unit, and add-on products.
• Data Quality: Accurately collecting customer contact and vehicle data to enhance the quality of our 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 rapport with customers.
• 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:

• 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 / On-site Parking
• 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 two and a half thousand dedicated employees. We represent some of the world’s most prestigious car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk, and Yorkshire. We support our employees’ aspirations and offer opportunities for career growth within the motor trade, automotive, or car dealership sectors. Apply today or join our Talent Bank for similar motor trade opportunities.