Horizon Honda Poole is looking for an experienced and motivated Vehicle Sales Executive to join our successful sales team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven automotive sales professional to join a long-established dealer group representing one of the UK’s most trusted automotive brands.
The successful candidate will have previous experience in the motor trade, proven customer service skills and show the ability to work to deadlines and targets. You will be welcomed into a friendly and successful team and have the opportunity to work with our new exciting range of cars.
About Us
The Horizon Magna Group is a privately owned motor retail business established in Poole in 1971. We proudly represent Changan, Honda, Mazda, Nissan, and Mitsubishi across 12 dealerships located in Dorset, Hampshire, Somerset, and Wiltshire.
Key Responsibilities:
- Introduce, manage and follow up all sales enquiries in a professional and timely manner
- Build strong relationships with customers and deliver outstanding customer service throughout the sales process
- Achieve agreed sales targets for vehicles, finance and associated products
Ensure pre-delivery inspections and any agreed repairs or servicing are completed prior to vehicle handover
- Maintain accurate customer and vehicle records in line with dealership processes
- Work closely with the General Sales Manager to review sales activity, targets and performance
- Ensure all customers are kept fully informed throughout their purchasing journey to promote repeat business and customer retention
Candidate Requirements:
- Previous experience within the motor trade or automotive sales environment
- Proven experience in a customer-facing, target-driven sales role
- Highly presentable, ambitious and motivated with a passion for delivering excellent customer service
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Ability to work on own initiative and manage multiple tasks effectively
- Computer literate with experience using sales or CRM systems
- A positive team player with a professional and personable approach
- Full UK driving licence – subject to licence checks
Salary and Benefits
- A competitive basic salary of £18,000 basic per annum (with an OTE £45,000), with a very fair guarantee for the first 3 months while you settle in and receive training
- Company Car
- 32 days paid holiday per annum (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Auto enrolment workplace pension scheme
- Manufacturer brand training and career development opportunities
- Discounted Servicing, MOT Tests, and repairs
- Preferential purchase plans on New & Used Cars
- Access to BEN – Employee Assistance Programme
Other information:
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 08:30 – 18:00 with an hours’ unpaid break
Saturday - 08:30 – 17:00 with an hours’ unpaid break
Bank Holiday’s on a rota basis
You will be working a 5-day week with a day off in the week.
Total 41.5 hours per week
Working Location: Horizon Honda Poole, 397-399 Ringwood Road, Poole BH12 4LT
If you have previous experience in this role within the motor trade, and are looking for a fresh challenge don’t delay - apply today.
HORIZON HONDA, POOLE - part of the HORIZON MAGNA MOTOR GROUP
Pay: Up to £45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Poole BH12 4LT: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Vehicle Sales: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
