Sales Executive (Changan)

Bowker Motor Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned dealership in Preston is seeking a Sales Executive to join their team. The role involves selling vehicles, enhancing customer loyalty, and managing customer relationships. Candidates should possess outstanding customer service skills and proven experience in automotive sales. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a company car, 25 days holiday, and a comprehensive pension scheme. Join us to deliver exceptional customer service in an exciting new dealership opening in 2026.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Company car

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extra day off for birthday

Discount retail shopping platform

Company pension scheme

Death in Service policy

Work wear supplied

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development funded

Incentives and rewards

Free tickets to events

Staff social events

On site car parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive sales is required.
• Must be well presented with great communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide customers with a welcoming and individual experience.
• Build customer loyalty and satisfaction.
• Maintain and manage customer relationships.
• Collaborate with the sales management team to achieve targets.

Skills

Outstanding customer service skills

Exceptional communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Quality awareness

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Bowker Motor Group have an exciting opportunity to join our brand-new Changan dealership located on Preston Docklands, opening in 2026.

Due to recent growth and the arrival of this exciting new brand, we are looking to recruit a Sales Executive to join our Sales Team.

The Role:

As a Sales Executive you are key to our business growth, selling vehicles and associated products whilst delivering an exceptional customer experience. Responsibilities will be to:

• Provide customers with a welcoming and individual experience
• Build customer loyalty and satisfaction ensuring all requirements are met
• Keep in touch with customers to provide updates on orders and arrange handover dates
• Carry out high quality and accurate appraisals on part-exchange vehicles
• Provide bespoke demonstrations on vehicle features and specification
• Maintain and manage customer relationships to ensure brand loyalty

• Collaborate with the sales management team to achieve monthly sales targets.
• Assist in maintaining the showroom's presentation standards, ensuring vehicles are clean and well-displayed.
• Maintain an organised database of customer interactions and follow up on leads using relevant software.

Hours of work are Monday to Friday 8.30am to 6.00pm, and Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm on a rota basis.

Skills & Experience:

Applicants must have proven experience within automotive sales, be well presented and have exceptional communication skills, together with:

• Outstanding customer service skills
• An eye for detail
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Quality awareness
• Full UK driving licence

The Benefits:

As you will be working within a highly successful family-owned business, the position offers many benefits:

• Competitive salary and bonus structure with an OTE of £50,000 + Per Annum
• Company car
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays) in a complete holiday year (January to December)
• An additional day’s holiday in recognition of your birthday
• Bowker Benefits Discount retail shopping platform
• Company pension scheme
• Death in Service policy at 1x basic salary
• Work wear supplied
• Cycle to work scheme
• Training, coaching and development funded
• Incentives and rewards
• Free tickets to local and national events
• Staff social events
• On site car parking

If you share our passion for delivering outstanding customer service and can demonstrate the required skills, experience and enthusiasm, please apply today with your current CV and a covering letter.

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