THE CARWOW GROUP
Carwow Group is driven by a passion for getting people into cars. But not just any car, the right car. That’s why we are building the go-to destination for car-changing. Designed to reach drivers everywhere with our trail-blazing portfolio of personality rich automotive brands; Carwow, Auto Express, evo, Driving Electric and Car Buyer.
What started as a simple reviews site, is now one of the largest online car-changing destinations in Europe - over 10m customers have used Carwow to help them buy and sell cars since its inception. Last year we grew over 50% with nearly £3bn worth of cars bought on site, while £ of cars were listed for sale through our Sell My Car service.
In 2024 we went big and acquired Autovia, doubling our audience overnight. Together we now have one of the biggest YouTube channels in the world with over billion annual views, sell million print copies of our magazines and have an annual web content reach over 350million.
WHY JOIN US?
Shortlisted in the prestigious Culture 100 list of the top Growth companies to work for by Hyer; we also recently raised $52m in funding led by global venture capital firm an early backer of LinkedIn and Shopify, Bessemer Venture Partners, to accelerate our growth plans!
As pioneers, we’re always driving for new territory and positive change, so our work as a group is never done. Where others see difficulty, it’s our responsibility to see possibility – building new experiences, launching new titles and listening to drivers.
Being a part of Carwow Group means championing drivers and the automotive industry, acting as a disrupter and never being afraid to fail (but learning fast when we do!).
Our team of 500 employees across the UK, Germany, Spain and Portugal are revolutionising car-changing and we are fast expanding our mission across every single brand and country we operate in, so jump in!
THE ROLE
We are seeking a dynamic and driven Sales Executive to join our fantastic sales team. As a Sales Executive, you will play a crucial role in assisting sellers and dealers in selling and acquiring stock, while utilising your industry knowledge to ensure customers get the best price for their vehicles.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
1. Collaborate closely with our outstanding brand and sales team to support sellers and dealers in the selling and acquisition of stock.
2. Utilise and build your industry knowledge to provide expert advice and guidance to customers, ensuring they receive the best possible price for their vehicles.
3. Engage in active communication with sellers and buyers through various channels, such as telephone, email, online support systems etc.
4. Contribute to the development and execution of effective sales strategies and techniques to help increase conversion rates.
5. Work towards individual targets, striving for excellence in performance and delivering exceptional results.
6. Conduct market research and analysis to stay up-to-date with industry trends and model changes.
7. Demonstrate exceptional negotiation skills to help align sellers and maintain satisfaction.
8. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights and feedback, contributing to the overall growth and success within the role.
Requirements
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
9. Excellent teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
10. Self-motivated and target-oriented mindset, with a strong desire to achieve individual and team objectives.
11. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to effectively engage with buyers and sellers.
12. Genuine enthusiasm for the automotive industry and a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest trends and developments.
13. Proven ability to negotiate, with a knack for building strong and long-lasting relationships
Benefits
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
14. Hybrid working
15. Competitive salary to fund that dream holiday to Bali
16. Matched pension contributions for a peaceful retirement
17. Share options - when we thrive, so do you!
18. Vitality Private Healthcare, for peace of mind, plus eyecare vouchers
19. Life Assurance for (even more) peace of mind
20. Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner
21. Enhanced holiday package, plus Bank Holidays
22. 28 days annual leave
23. 1 day for your wedding
24. 1 day off when you move house - because moving is hard enough without work!
25. For your third year anniversary, get 30 days of annual leave per year
26. For your tenth year anniversary, get 35 days of annual leave per year
27. Option to buy 3 extra days of holiday per year
28. Work from abroad for a month
29. Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies
30. Bubble childcare support and discounted nanny fees for little ones
31. The latest tech (Macbook or Surface) to power your gif-sending talents
32. Up to £500/€550 home office allowance for that massage chair you’ve been talking about
33. Generous learning and development budget to help you master your craft
34. Regular social events: tech lunches, coffee with the exec sessions, lunch 8 learns, book clubs, social events/anything else you pester us for
35. Refer a friend, get paid. Repeat for infinite money
Diversity and inclusion is an integral part of our culture. We know that diverse teams are strong teams, so we welcome those with alternative identities, backgrounds, and experiences to apply for this position. We make recruiting decisions based on experience, skills and potential, so all our applicants are treated fairly and equally.
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