Sales Executive

Salary: Dependent on experience

Company: Van Mossel Esplanade

Role: Sales Executive

Salary & OTE: £20,000 to £40,000 per annum

Location: Van Mossel Esplanade, Cowes, Isle of Wight

Job type: Permanent, full time

If you are a highly motivated go-getter looking to thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced environment, this is your chance to represent some of the world’s most premium car brands.

We are looking for a results-driven individual to join our Multi-franchise dealership in Cowes, on the Isle of Wight. While sales experience is a plus, what we value most is your desire to close deals, hit targets, and maximise your earnings. This role offers some of the highest earning potential available on the Island for someone with the motivation and determination to succeed. Crucially, you'll achieve this by upholding the outstanding levels of customer service that we pride ourselves on, ensuring every customer enjoys a first-class experience.

In this role, you’ll represent six exceptional brands: Volvo, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Skoda, SEAT, CUPRA, and Smart.

This diverse position offers incredible variety and growth. We will provide you with recognised, industry-leading brand training to sharpen your product knowledge and sales skills. All you need to bring is your passion, competitive spirit, and the drive to smash your goals—we’ll provide the platform to supercharge your career and your lifestyle.

Why Join Van Mossel Esplanade?

We are proud to be part of Van Mossel Automotive Group; an award winning, people oriented, family-owned business that has gained global recognition over a 78-year tenure in the automotive industry.

Van Mossel now operates in over 7 countries and have been named as one of the leading automotive companies in Europe.

At Van Mossel Esplanade, we believe it’s our people who set us apart and drive our company forward as we continue to grow. If you’d like to be part of our journey, you will receive an excellent benefits package that includes:

• A competitive remuneration package
• A vibrant and professional working environment
• Comprehensive and continuous brand training
• Contributed Company pension scheme
• 24/7 Health & Wellbeing support
• Discount scheme offering online discounts at various stores, restaurants and gyms
• 30 days annual leave, including bank holidays

Package:

• Hours: Monday to Friday: 8.30 am - 6.00 pm, Saturdays: 8.30 am - 5.00 pm (set day off in the week) NO SUNDAYS
• Pay: Basic £20,000 / OTE £40,000+ per annum

We’re Looking For:

• Experience within automotive sales, main dealer experience would be an advantage
• Highly driven and self-motivated individual, with a passion for achieving results
• Friendly, professional, and courteous demeanour
• Outstanding organisational skills with attention to detail
• Computer skills are essential
• Ability to use own initiative and multi-task
• Full UK driving licence

Job Description:

• Achieve agreed sales targets for new and used vehicles, accessories, finance products, and extended warranties
• Proactively prospect for new and used vehicle sales opportunities
• Prepare and deliver high-quality sales presentations, including greeting, qualification, objection handling, demonstrations, closing, and handover
• Refer qualified prospects to the Business Manager for financial products
• Use structured daily, weekly, and monthly follow-up programmes to generate repeat and new business
• Support high levels of customer retention through excellent communication and professional vehicle handovers
• Maintain full product knowledge of all vehicles, accessories, prices, and key competitor features
• Handle customer queries and complaints promptly and professionally, escalating to the Sales Manager when necessary
• Ensure new and used vehicles are attractively displayed, correctly specified, and supported with up-to-date brochures, price lists, and finance information
• Maintain the used car display to the highest standard and update the valet programme daily
• Produce accurate reports on sales activity, prospecting, presentations, new clients, and forecasts
• Maintain accurate records of all sales activities and complete all sales and financial paperwork promptly
• Carry out accurate part-exchange appraisals using a structured appraisal method, agreeing valuations with the Sales Manager and negotiating effectively

Joining Van Mossel Esplanade will provide a challenging and rewarding role with plenty of room for self-development, in line with the Van Mossel motto ‘Driven. By you. For you.’

Does this sound like the company for you?

Apply now – we look forward to meeting you!