Senior Sales Executive

Vertu BYD Hartlepool

We are looking for a Senior Sales Executive to join the team at Vertu BYD Hartlepool. Come and join us during this exciting phase of growth as an imminent dealership refurb is on the horizon. This role offers a basic salary of £30,000 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 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. 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 organizing the end-to-end customer journey.

Experience as a Sales Executive within the motor industry is essential for you to be considered for this role. To ensure you are a great fit with our existing high performing colleagues, you will need to be able to demonstrate the 5 untouchables - Drive, Attitude, Talent, Character and Energy.

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
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends
• Full UK driver's licence (Manual and Automatic)
• Assist the Business Manager and provide full operational cover during periods of leave or absence
  
  
  

Compliance & Values

As a values-driven business, how you behave matters. You’ll be expected to act in good faith at all times and consistently deliver the right outcomes for our customers.

Representing the dealership every day, you will set the standard for integrity. It’s your responsibility to ensure the products and services you offer genuinely meet customer needs, protect them from harm and encourage long-term loyalty. Building trust should be at the heart of every interaction.

To protect our customers and our reputation, you will be required to complete a DBS check, along with regular fit and proper person assessments. We will also request references from previous employers as part of our pre-employment checks.

Benefits

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 license 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.