Sales Executive

Sales Executive

Citygate Volkswagen & Skoda, Watford

Uncapped OTE of £47,500 - £85,000 depending on experience.

Company Car and Fuel Card

Role overview

Are you an ambitious salesperson with a passion for customer satisfaction and the drive to succeed?

We are currently looking for a Sales Executive to join our supportive and friendly team selling our wide range of new and used vehicles. As a Sales Executive you will play a vital role within the retailer selling new and used vehicles, representing the company in a professional manner and to achieve high levels of customer satisfaction.

Diversity and Inclusion

At Citygate Automotive, we are committed to being the best at everything. Striving to be the best at everything includes being the best employer and fostering the best working environments which we cannot do without a diverse team that feels and know they are valued. We know that diverse perspectives drive growth, innovation and overall performance, and we actively promote this across all aspects of our business. Our commitment to equality extends to every aspect of our operations, ensuring that everyone has equal opportunities to thrive and succeed. Driving equality, diversity, inclusion and belonging across Citygate is a continued key focus for 2024.

Key responsibilities

· Receiving and processing all incoming sales enquiries

· Meeting and greeting all customers

· Logging and qualifying all sales enquiries

· Making follow up sales calls and arrange appointments

· Arranging for correspondence to be sent

· Maintaining the sales diary

· Presenting and demonstrating our products and services

· Appraising and test driving the customer’s part exchange vehicle

· Carrying out negotiations

What’s in it for you?

With our benefits there is something good for everyone. We’re a progressive business that believes building a good team culture is not only good for everyone who works for us – but it makes a difference to how we engage with customers too. That’s why when you join Citygate, you can expect to receive a wide range of impressive employee benefits including:

· Access to our in-house training academy for everyone

· Access to The Volkswagen National Learning Centre for specific roles

· Electric Vehicle (EV) Training levels 1- 4 for specific roles

· Internal career progression opportunities across our various brands and locations

· High street discounts

· Wellbeing portal

· Employee assistance programme

· Purchase, service and parts discounts

· Employee referral scheme

· Standard company benefits such as pension, life assurance cover, competitive holidays and cycle to work scheme

About You

If you already come from an automotive sales background that is fantastic, however, if you do not and you are looking to change and start your career with us, to be considered for the role we will need you to possess the below skillset:

· Excellent communication and listening skills

· Self-motivated

· Energetic and enthusiastic

· Target/goals driven

· Driven by success

· A full driving licence with 1 year’s driving experience

Why Citygate

Citygate is a highly successful, privately owned business that has grown significantly over the past twenty years to 650 employees across multiple locations including London, Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We work with global brands (Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT, CUPRA, ŠKODA and Kia), provide excellent quality training and internal progression opportunities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person