Sales Executive (Chery)

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

Job summary

A family-owned automotive business in Preston is seeking a Sales Executive to join their new Chery dealership. This role is pivotal in driving sales and ensuring exceptional customer experiences. The Sales Executive will be responsible for developing customer relationships, maintaining showroom standards, and collaborating with the sales team to hit targets. Benefits include a competitive salary with OTE of £50,000+, a company car, and various perks like holidays and training. Join a passionate team focused on delivering outstanding service.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus structure

Company car

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Additional day off for birthday

Pension scheme

Training and development funded

Free tickets to events

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive sales is required.
• Well-presented and exceptional communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to build customer loyalty and maintain relationships.

Responsibilities

• Sell vehicles and related products while ensuring an excellent customer experience.
• Manage customer relationships and provide updates on orders.
• Assist in maintaining showroom standards and organization.

Skills

Outstanding customer service skills

Exceptional communication skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work well under pressure

Quality awareness

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Bowker Motor Group have an exciting opportunity to join our brand-new Chery 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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