Salary
Starting salary of £25k with an increase after 2 and 5 years' service, with a realistic OTE £60k (uncapped)
Contractual hours
40
Basis
Full Time
Region
Hampshire
Job category/type
Sales
Date posted
10/01/2025
Job reference
HG012543V0
To support the continued success of our Jaguar Land Rover team, we are growing our Premium sales team in Southampton and are on the lookout for talented individuals who want to be part of something special. With the opportunity to earn uncapped commission, this is a fantastic chance to grow your sales career with a luxury brand.
We will provide you with the right tools and training to thrive within the automotive industry; what is important to us is you have the desire to succeed and a passion for delivering a world-class customer experience.
The Opportunity
In this exciting role you will:
1. Build rapport with customers to assess their needs and make recommendations for suitable JLR products and premium services to meet those needs;
2. Maximise every sales opportunity to achieve sales and profit targets;
3. Upsell accessories and additional aftersales services;
4. Play a key role in proactively contacting both new and existing customers (by phone, online and face to face) and following up leads to generate sales and repeat business;
5. Create customer appointments, schedule test drives and arrange handover appointments;
6. Support the Sales Administrators with accurately processing all documentation relating to vehicle sales including vehicle orders and finance agreements.
The Rewards
1. Starting salary of £25,000 with an increase after 2 and 5 years service, plus uncapped commission.
2. 40 hour working week.
3. Bespoke induction and learning programme and comprehensive ongoing training throughout your career;
4. Access to car benefit scheme from day one;
5. Enhanced family leave benefit.
6. Life Insurance;
7. Bupa Healthcare Cash Plan for you and your family;
8. Opportunity to join the company pension scheme;
9. 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays), increasing with length of service;
10. Discounts on new vehicle, used vehicle, service and parts purchases;
11. Various perks and discounts with high street and online retailers and services.
About You
If you have the desire to succeed and want to be part of a dynamic industry, possessing the below skills will be all you need to succeed:
1. Effective communication skills with the ability to interact with customers and build relationships in all situations;
2. Resilience with the ability to work well under pressure and to targets;
3. Self-motivated and dependable, able to work on own initiative and as part of a team;
4. Ability to influence and negotiate in a professional manner;
5. Passion for service excellence and an ability to continuously delight customers;
6. Good organisational skills;
7. Strong computer skills with the ability to learn new systems with speed and confidence;
8. A full UK driving license.
This opportunity is a great match for any established automotive sales executives looking to grow their career with one of the most prestigious brands in the industry, as well as those with a background in hospitality, retail, and customer care. Although previous experience in prospecting/lead generation, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) regulations, or the automotive industry are desirable, it is in no way essential as we will give you full training in all these areas.
The Company:
Hendy Group is a family-run business with over 80 sites along the South Coast. At Hendy, we aim to deliver a premium experience as we have done for 165 years, all in an effort to achieve our vision of delivering 100% customer and colleague satisfaction; our forward-thinking, progressive outlook perfectly complements our values with honesty, quality, care and customer service at the heart of the company, as they have been since 1859.
If you possess the necessary experience and skills and would like to be part of Hendy Group’s success, select Apply Now.
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