Car Sales Executive

Job overview

Listers Group is hiring a Car Sales Executive for its Volkswagen dealership in Coventry. This is an on-site, full-time position focused on helping customers find the right vehicle and guiding them smoothly through the buying journey.

Working hours

The role follows a Monday to Saturday schedule, with one day off during the week, and Sundays worked on a rota. Usual hours are 8:30 am to 6:00 pm Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturdays, and 10:00 am to 5:00 pm on Sundays.

What the role involves

• Creating a strong first impression and building trust with every customer.
• Understanding customer needs and matching them with the right vehicle, features, and optional extras.
• Handling the sales process from initial interest through finance and contract completion with a focus on customer satisfaction.
• Generating business through prospecting, follow-up calls, inbound phone enquiries, showroom visitors, and online enquiries.
• Working towards monthly targets for unit sales, profit per unit, finance penetration, and add-on products.
• Collecting customer and vehicle information accurately and following FCA and data protection requirements.

Candidate profile

This opportunity may suit someone with experience as a car sales executive, retail manager, or sales manager. A strong record of meeting and surpassing targets is important, along with the ability to quickly build rapport with customers. Applicants should be motivated to develop a long-term career in the motor trade. A valid UK driving licence is required, and while motor trade, automotive, or dealership experience is preferred, it is not essential because training will be provided.

Benefits

The package includes use of a company car and an on-target earnings figure of £55,000. Additional benefits include 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays, pension support, a wellness programme, sick pay, group life insurance, staff discounts on car servicing, retail and leisure discounts through Listers Benefits, long-service and loyalty rewards, a staff referral scheme, access to in-house, manufacturer, and professional qualifications, and company events.

About the employer

Founded in 1979, Listers Group is one of the UK’s largest privately and family-owned motor retailer groups. The business represents a range of leading car brands across the Midlands, Lincolnshire, Gloucestershire, Norfolk, and Yorkshire, and places strong emphasis on the people who drive its success.

Additional information

This role is suited to candidates seeking a career in motor retail, automotive sales, or dealership operations. The company supports employee development across the business and encourages applications from individuals interested in progressing within the industry.