Job Advert
A brand new and exciting opportunity has been created at Chery of Newbury for an experienced Sales Executive.
The Company
Sandown Group is a leading automotive retailer representing prestigious brands across multiple UK locations. They are dedicated to transforming the customer experience through excellence, innovation, and a supportive work environment. Their culture is built around growth, development, and long‑term career opportunities for our team members.
About Chery
Chery is a global automotive brand operating in more than 100 countries and recognised for modern design, advanced technology, and outstanding value. With rapid expansion across Europe and a growing UK presence, Chery is investing heavily in innovation, customer experience, and dealer network development. It’s an exciting time to join a brand that’s building serious momentum and shaping the future of intelligent, sustainable mobility.
The Job
If you are ready to sell vehicles that combine style, performance, and smart technology, this is the role for you. Sandown Group is looking for a Vehicle Sales Executive to join their Newbury team and represent the full Chery range. You’ll support customers as they explore these modern, tech‑forward vehicles and guide them confidently through the buying process.
This is your chance to be part of a brand‑new chapter for both Sandown and Chery — with real potential for growth.
Duties will include:
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Assisting customers in finding their desired vehicle.
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Contacting interested parties and customers by telephone and in writing to generate Sales Leads.
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Conducting face-to-face meetings
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Informing and advising visitors on the full Chery range of vehicles, equipment, prices, conditions, technical data and other information
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Evaluating used cars and conducting appraisals of customers’ vehicles
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Assessing the condition of Trade Ins and ensuring all defects /damage are reported and recorded prior to a Part Exchange price being agreed.
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Organising and carrying out test-drives and evaluating results.
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Involvement in sales events.
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Guaranteeing a professional level of product presentation (price marking, accessibility, cleanliness, etc).
Exceptional customer service skills are essential, as is a proactive approach and determination to sell cars. Successful candidates will currently be working in sales in the motor trade.
On Offer
The showroom is open from 8.00 - 18.30 Monday to Friday, 08.30 – 17:00 Saturday and 10:00 – 16:00 Sunday. Weekend work on a rota basis will be required; however, a 5-day week will be worked.
41 hours per week
Applicants must hold a full driving licence.
£27,250 and OTE £53,000
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Up to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
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Company Pension
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Company car
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Employee Assistance Programme
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Cycle to work scheme
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Referral programme
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Sick pay
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Life insurance
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Staff Discounts – MOT’s and Repair
Our Process
When applying, please include a full current CV. Once this has been reviewed, we will be in touch to advise if your application will be progressed through to the next stage. The Riverside Resourcing & Consultancy recruitment process reflects our obligations under relevant UK legislation. Whilst all applications are carefully considered, we are only able to progress applications from candidates who have the right to work in the United Kingdom.
Managing your data
We care about your personal data. The General Data Protection Regulation provides you with more control, and by applying to us, we consider this to be an agreement to process your personal data in support of our recruitment and selection process. Your application data is held within our secure applicant tracking system through hireful - you will be given access to a candidate zone in this system where you can monitor and manage your application and see status updates. We will communicate with you, by email or phone, throughout the recruitment process so that we can keep you updated and inform you of your application progress.
