Overview
Guildford Volkswagen is recruiting for an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our hard-working and friendly team on site. Specialising in either new car or used car sales, you will work alongside our passionate sales team to provide first class customer service. You will be a team player with exceptional communication skills, able to build rapport with colleagues and customers. Our Sales Executives are the key points of contact and pay close attention to detail to understand all of our customers’ wants and needs.
Guildford Volkswagen is part of one of the top automotive retailers in the UK, representing 32 manufacturer brands with a wide range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland. We invest in a benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.
Contract
Contract Type: Permanent, full time
Salary: OTE up to £50,000 per annum plus company car (including £25,000 basic plus uncapped commission)
Hours: 44 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08:30 – 18:00, Saturday 09:00 – 17:00, Sunday 11:00 – 15:00 (One day off in the week and weekends on rota basis)
Responsibilities
* Communicating with customers via email, telephone and in person
* Suggesting suitable vehicles based on customer needs
* Arranging and accompanying customers on test drives
* Negotiating the final price for the sale
* Completing the relevant paperwork for each sale
* Liaising with various departments within the dealership to provide the best service to all customers
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be self-motivated to crack on with the job and be passionate about what they do. You will be expected to hit targets, so being ambitious and hard-working is essential. Previous experience in a similar position and within the motor trade would be preferred but not essential as we are always on the lookout for new talent to join our team. You will hold a full UK driving licence as you may be expected to drive some of the most prestigious cars on the market.
Qualifications & Requirements
* Strong communication skills and ability to build rapport with customers and colleagues
* Self-motivated with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets
* Previous experience in a similar role and within the motor trade is preferred but not essential
* Full UK driving licence
Benefits
Core Benefits
* Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
* Generous annual leave that increases with length of service
* Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
* Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
Health & Wellbeing
* Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
* Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support mental and physical wellbeing
* Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
* Optional critical illness cover
Financial Wellbeing
* MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn
* Free will writing services to help plan for the future
* Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
Leisure & Lifestyle
* Discounted gym memberships
* Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
* Access to home and technology vouchers
* bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts
Equal Opportunities & Privacy
We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We are an equal opportunities employer and committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, inclusive, and empowering our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment, including verification of recent employment, address, credit history, and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require driving, a driving licence check will also be carried out. All offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period from your start date. We take our data protection responsibilities seriously and are committed to upholding your privacy rights. Please read our Privacy Notice to understand how we may collect and use your data.
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