New Car Sales Executive - BYD

Riverside Motor Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive group in Wakefield is seeking a motivated New Car Sales Executive to enhance showroom performance. In this customer-facing role, you will work closely with the Brand Manager and support the sales team in achieving targets. The ideal candidate enjoys engaging with customers, has strong communication skills, and is driven by performance. A full UK driving licence and the ability to maintain relationships with customers are essential. This role offers a pathway for advancement into a Sales Controller position.

Benefits

Company pension

Cycle to work scheme

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Motivated and ambitious individual required.
• Strong showroom presence is necessary.
• Ability to engage confidently with customers.

Responsibilities

• Support new car sales operations from the showroom floor.
• Work closely with the Brand Manager to exceed performance objectives.
• Maintain strong customer relationships during the sales process.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Experience in deal stacking

Strong organisational skills

Commercially aware

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

As Riverside continues to grow, so do our opportunities. We are now looking for a motivated and ambitious New Car Sales Executive to join our BYD Wakefield showroom. This role offers an exciting pathway for the right individual to develop into a New Car Controller, working closely with the Brand Manager to drive performance and success for the BYD brand.

Working from the BYD Wakefield showroom, you will play a key a role in supporting and delivering new car sales performance in line with BYD brand standards. This is a hands‑on, customer‑facing position, requiring a strong showroom presence and the ability to naturally engage with customers throughout the entire sales journey. You will actively support the new car sales team while ensuring consistent delivery of volume, finance and customer experience targets.

The Company - Who Will I Be Working For?

Established in 1982, Riverside Motor Group is an independently owned business that prides itself on delivering outstanding customer service across our award‑winning dealerships in Doncaster, Wakefield, Hull, Leeds and Sheffield. Our dealerships are recognised by their respective manufacturers for offering the highest standards of customer service and care.

As authorised Volvo, SEAT, Cupra, Honda, Polestar and BYD dealers, we have specialist Sales Executives, Aftersales Advisors and Technicians dedicated to supporting our customers with every aspect of their ownership journey.

We are committed to attracting highly motivated individuals who want to be part of a team and share our values of commitment, responsibility, accountability, and discipline in achieving our Vision.

You will:

• Support day‑to‑day new car sales operations from the showroom floor, maintaining a strong and visible presence
• Work closely with the Brand Manager to deliver and exceed new car sales performance objectives
• Engage confidently with customers, building rapport and guiding them through the sales process
• Structure and stack deals effectively to maximise performance and profitability
• Prepare and submit finance proposals accurately and efficiently
• Manage pay‑outs and ensure all administration is completed to a high standard
• Maintain strong customer relationships, delivering an exceptional customer experience at every touchpoint
• Support the wider sales team to ensure consistent achievement of volume, finance and customer satisfaction targets

This list is not exhaustive

How? You will have:

• A highly hands‑on approach with strong showroom presence
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Confidence engaging with customers and building lasting relationships
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Experience in deal stacking, finance proposals and pay‑outs
• A commercially aware, performance‑driven mindset
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while supporting overall dealership objectives

Once you have demonstrated the ability to consistently sustain strong performance over time, there will be a clear progression opportunity to New Car Sales Controller for the right individual.

You will need to hold a full UK driving licence.

Riverside Motor Group is an equal opportunity employer. We believe that a diverse team is key to staying ahead of the game. We aim to create a working environment where all individuals can make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and where all decisions are made based on merit.

We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, and we do not tolerate such discrimination by anyone working for or with us.

Job Types:

• Full‑time, Permanent

Job Types:

• Full‑time, Permanent

Pay:

• Up to £50,000.00 per year
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wakefield WF4 4BJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Benefits Company pensionCycle to work schemeReferral programme

Company Number: 01647975

VAT Number 715971613

Riverside Hull Limited, Riverside Motors (Doncaster) Limited, Riverside Motors (Hull) Limited, Riverside Motors (Wakefield) Ltd, Riverside Motors Leeds Limited & Riverside Wakefield Limited are an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (their registration number is 313486). Permitted activities include advising on and arranging general insurance contracts and acting as a credit broker not a lender.

We can introduce you to a limited number of finance providers. We do not charge a fee for our Consumer Credit services. We do not act as a financial adviser, or fiduciary. We act in our own interest, whichever lender we introduce you to, we will typically receive commission from them based on either a fixed fee or a fixed percentage of the amount you borrow. Any and all commission amounts will be fully disclosed to you as part of your sales journey. You will be required to give your fully informed consent to our receipt of this commission. By doing this, you acknowledge that you understand our role as a credit broker, and that we will receive a financial incentive if you take out a loan from a lender that we introduce you to.

All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18s or over, Guarantees may be required.

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