Car Sales Executive
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Summary
Sentinel are the leading independent, Volvo specialists in the London area. With a fantastic reputation, we have been trading for more than 40 years. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a high performing Used Car Sales Executive to join our thriving business. You will have proven experience selling used vehicles, ideally in either an independent specialist or manufacturer environment. As a member of a small team, you will be working alongside the Sales Manager and Business Owner, benefiting from constant support and lead generation.
Responsibilities and Duties
Your duties will include:
- Daily maintenance of the used vehicle showroom and forecourt
- Organising the stock and preparing it for advertisement
- Answering customer enquiries and following through with the sales process
- Working in partnership with the Service and Parts departments to offer a 5* experience to our customers
- Selling accessories, finance and finance related products.
Qualifications and Skills
If you are self-motivated and ambitious, with an impeccable telephone and face-to-face sales manner and experienced in meeting sales targets, this is the right opportunity for you. With a flexible attitude and hands-on approach, you will be keen to learn about the Volvo brand and will readily take advantage of the comprehensive Volvo training programme. We actively promote from within the existing workforce, which means promotion opportunities for those who are successful.
Benefits
Uncapped bonus scheme
Use of a company car
23 days annual leave, plus public holidays
Perkbox: retail, entertainment and eating out discounts, free access to the well-being hub
Career path and in house personal development support.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
COVID-19 considerations:
All showroom desks are equipped with screens.
Experience:
- selling used vehicle: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 30/04/2023
Reference ID: Senti001
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Car Sales Executive roles across Sentinel Cars's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £60,000 - £60,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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