Commercial Sales Executive

Cooks Motor Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

An automotive group in Guildford is seeking a Commercial Sales Executive to provide exceptional customer experiences. You will guide clients through the vehicle purchasing process and actively seek new customers. The ideal candidate will have sales experience, excellent communication skills, and a valid UK driving licence. Compensation includes a salary of £20,000 with uncapped earnings, alongside generous perks like 33 days of annual leave and flexible working options.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Exclusive retail discounts

Discounts on new and used cars

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

Dedicated support for wellbeing

24/7 access to healthcare

Paid community volunteering day

Company share purchase plan

Referral financial rewards

Training and development opportunities

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales or customer service role.
• Ability to deliver first-class customer service with energy.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through a seamless journey of purchasing a vehicle.
• Actively prospect for new customers and maintain a comprehensive enquiry database.
• Recommend suitable add-on products based on customer preferences.
• Deliver outstanding customer service to foster loyalty.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Commercial Sales Executive – Ford Guildford

Salary £20,000 (uncapped earnings)

Fun, exciting, rewarding work. Join us for the ride.

Working with world‑class brands as a Sales Executive you’ll have the drive to deliver outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers.

As part of a successful, global automotive group, you’ll broaden your experience across both sites and brands. And with the right support from us, you’ll be able to progress as high as you can aim.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with our industry‑leading family‑friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for less with our cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover
• We’re open to flexible working options – just ask

What you’ll do day to day

• Guide customers through a seamless journey, from the initial welcome to negotiation and the handover of their purchased vehicle
• Actively prospect for new customers via telephone, attend product launches and events, and maintain a comprehensive enquiry database
• Maintain in‑depth product knowledge and continuously enhance expertise through manufacturer‑led training sessions
• Recommend suitable add‑on products that align with customer needs and preferences
• Ensure the effective use of customer enquiry management systems for optimal tracking and follow‑up
• Deliver outstanding customer service that fosters loyalty and encourages referrals

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here – if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

• Previous experience in a sales or customer service role, demonstrating the ability to achieve targets and build relationships
• Ability to deliver first‑class customer service with energy and enthusiasm
• A genuine interest in helping customers and contributing to the team’s success
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines, with excellent attention to detail
• Exceptional listening and communication skills, focused on understanding customer needs
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don’t need to love cars to work with us – just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.

Respect – – Transparency – Teamwork – Professionalism