Whilst not a traditional 9 to 5 working day, the role of a Car Sales Executive is one that is highly rewarding and can lead to great career prospects. The role of a Car Sales Executive is one that is highly competitive and, at times, high stress. Not only are you competing with other dealerships in the area, but there is also an element of competition within your own dealership as there are often several Vehicle Sales People within the one showroom.
Vehicle Sales Executives tend to work between 37 and 40 hours a week on a shift rota, which includes weekends and bank holidays, but in return, they tend to earn a very good salary which is mainly made up of commission from Car Sales.
Those who work within Commercial Vehicle Sales (Commercial Sales Executives) or Fleet Sales will typically work Monday to Friday only to reflect the hours of the companies they are selling vehicles to.
Vehicle Sales Executives work within a Car Showroom, these can be represented by a single vehicle brand and manufacturer owned, whilst others will sell any make or model – as long as it has four wheels!
The role of selling vehicles has slightly changed somewhat over the years, to keep in line with what the customers want. Gone are the days of the hard sell and the negative reputation of the ‘second-hand car salesperson’, now it is all about customer experience and building relationships with customers to ensure repeat custom and recommendations.
There is a clearly defined Career Path for Car Sales Executives if a promotion is what you are after. Some Vehicle Sales Executives progress onto becoming a Senior Car Sales Executive or Vehicle Sales Controller, from there they move onto a Business Manager or take on a Transaction Manager role. There is scope to work all the way up to Vehicle Sales Manager or Commercial Sales Manager.
Whether you are looking to progress your Vehicle Sales Career within a Manufacturer run Dealership, a Large PLC or an independently owned specialist, our team of Motor Trade Recruitment Specialist are on hand to assist.
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