Sales Executive

Vertu Motors plc; Hexham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Hexham is seeking an experienced Sales Executive to join their team. The role offers a basic salary of £22,000 with significant commission potential exceeding £45,000. Responsibilities include guiding customers through the car buying process and ensuring exceptional service. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 12 months experience in sales within the automotive industry and a full UK driver's licence.

Benefits

25 days holiday rising to 29

Online rewards platform

Company Car

Pension

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months experience as a Sales Executive in the automotive industry.
• Full UK driver's licence (Manual and Automatic).

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through the car buying experience.
• Organise the end-to-end customer journey.
• Provide exceptional customer service.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service commitment

Flexibility in working hours

Job description

Vertu Vauxhall Hexham

We are looking for an experienced Sales Executive to join the team at Vertu Vauxhall Hexham. This role offers a basic salary of £22,000 with the opportunity to earn significant commission that can deliver earnings well in excess of our on‑target level of £45,000.

In addition to delivering you great earnings potential we will also deliver you true work‑life balance. You will work a 40‑hour work week, (five 8‑hour shifts per week), and will be in most Saturdays, (our busiest sales day), and have a guaranteed day off during the week. We are closed on Sundays so you can sit back and relax on this day every week without fail.

As part of our team, you’ll represent a prestigious automotive brand known for quality and innovation, offering customers a premium experience every step of the way. You’ll receive full training and a thorough onboarding program to help you succeed and maximize your earning potential. As a Sales Executive, you'll guide customers through a seamless and enjoyable car buying experience, from the first point of contact to the final handshake, you'll be responsible for organising the end‑to‑end customer journey.

Join us and take advantage of the fantastic earning opportunities and a work environment that truly supports your success!

Requirements

• Currently working as a Sales Executive in the automotive industry (minimum 12 months)
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends
• Full UK driver's licence (Manual and Automatic)

We are proud to be the Motor Retailer who invests more in our colleague's personal development than any other, so if you are successful, you can look forward to on‑going training opportunities that provide you with the right career path, career progression and a range of benefits you would expect from an employer of choice which includes:

• 25 days holiday rising to 29 with length of service - plus bank holidays
• Access to our online rewards platform giving you cash back and discounts for multiple retailers
• Preferential Service Rates
• Company Car
• Colleague Purchase Scheme
• Share Incentive Scheme
• Pension
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity

You will need to have a full UK driving licence to be considered for this role. If your application is successful, we will need to complete employment checks prior to you starting with us. For this role, these can include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.