Sales Executive Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

Mesh-AI Limited; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Sunderland is seeking a dedicated professional for a full-time permanent position. The candidate will engage with customers through various channels to suggest suitable vehicles, accompany them on test drives, negotiate sales prices, and ensure completion of paperwork. This role promises competitive earnings with an OTE of up to £55,000, including basic salary and uncapped commission. Join a supportive team that values employee wellbeing and offers generous annual leave and health benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with structured pay scales

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Access to discounted technology purchases

Eyecare vouchers

24/7 GP services

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover

Discounted gym memberships

Travel insurance

Home and technology vouchers

Exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

Responsibilities

• Communicating with customers via email, telephone and in person.
• Suggesting suitable vehicles based on customer needs.
• Arranging and accompanying customers on test drives.
• Negotiating the final price for the sale.
• Completing the relevant paperwork for each sale.
• Liaising with various departments within the dealership to provide the best service.

Job description

About us

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Wearside Audi

Contract Type

Permanent, full time

Salary

OTE up to £55,000 per annum plus company car! (including £25,000 basic plus uncapped commission)

Hours

45 hours per week, Monday-Friday 08:30 - 18:00, Saturday 09:00 - 17:00 & Sunday 11:00 - 15:00 (One day off in the week and weekends on rota basis)

Responsibilities

• Communicating with customers via email, telephone and in person
• Suggesting suitable vehicles based on customer needs
• Arranging and accompanying customers on test drives
• Negotiating the final price for the sale
• Completing the relevant paperwork for each sale
• Liaising with various departments within the dealership to provide the best service to all our customers

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• Beyond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

Employment Checks

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. All offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

Equal Opportunities Employer

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.