Sales Executive

Sales Executive – Wings Škoda Peterborough

£45,000–£65,000+ OTE | Uncapped Commission | Company Car

At Wings Škoda, we’re a family-run dealership that has proudly looked after customers in Peterborough for over 30 years.

We’re currently looking for an experienced and professional Sales Executive to join our team.

Previous automotive sales experience would be ideal, but we’re also interested in hearing from people who have built a strong track record in another responsible, customer-facing or commercially focused role and are ready to bring those skills into the motor industry.

For us, this appointment is as much about attitude, professionalism and work ethic as it is previous car sales experience.

We are looking for someone who takes their career seriously, understands the importance of turning up every day with the right attitude, and wants to build a long-term, well-paid career rather than simply find their next job.

The role

This is a consultative Sales Executive role focused on building trust and long-term customer relationships rather than simply chasing transactions.

You’ll manage customers through the complete sales process, from their initial enquiry through to vehicle handover and beyond. A typical day involves balancing showroom customers, online and telephone enquiries, test drives, follow-ups and ongoing conversations with existing customers.

You'll be expected to take genuine ownership of your customers and your own performance.

We don't believe in constantly looking over people's shoulders. You'll have the freedom to manage your own pipeline and develop your own approach, but with that freedom comes responsibility.

We want people who can be trusted to get on with the job, follow things through and take pride in doing it properly.

Earnings and rewards

This role offers genuine uncapped earning potential.

£45,000–£65,000+ OTE, with stronger performers able to earn beyond this.

Average earnings across our existing team are currently in the mid-£40,000s, with stronger performers regularly earning in the mid-£60,000s and beyond.

In practical terms, many members of the team achieve around 14 vehicles per month, while strong performers regularly deliver 20 vehicles per month or more.

The package includes:

• Basic salary plus uncapped performance-related commission
• Company car, subject to qualifying criteria
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Volkswagen Group training and development

Who we're looking for

Ideally, you'll already have experience in automotive sales.

However, we're equally interested in talking to someone who has established themselves in another career and can demonstrate the level of responsibility, professionalism and commercial awareness we're looking for.

You might currently work in another area of sales, account management, recruitment, property, hospitality management, retail management or another customer-focused role where you've been trusted with real responsibility and expected to deliver results.

More important than the industry you come from is your track record and attitude towards work.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a strong and consistent employment history
• Takes their job and responsibilities seriously
• Is reliable, organised and professional
• Is comfortable being accountable for their own results
• Has the confidence to deal with customers from all walks of life
• Understands the importance of following up and doing what they say they will do
• Is commercially aware and motivated by earning well
• Doesn't need constant supervision to stay productive
• Takes pride in their standards and personal performance
• Wants to establish themselves within a business rather than continually move from job to job

What success looks like here

The people who perform well at Wings Škoda don't need to be chased.

They follow up their customers, manage their pipeline, stay organised and look for opportunities rather than waiting for somebody to give them one.

They understand that earning £50,000, £60,000 or more doesn't happen by accident. It comes from being consistent, looking after customers properly and putting the effort in day after day.

At the same time, this isn't a high-pressure sales environment. We want customers to buy from us because they've received good advice and a professional experience, not because they've been pressured into making a decision.

This role will suit you if...

• You already have a track record of succeeding in a responsible role
• You take pride in being someone your employer can rely on
• You're ambitious and want your earnings to reflect your performance
• You enjoy dealing with people and building relationships
• You like autonomy and don't need to be constantly managed
• You're organised and naturally follow things through
• You want a career rather than simply another job

This probably isn't the right role if...

• You need regular supervision to keep you motivated
• You struggle with organisation or following up consistently
• You prefer a job where you're given a fixed list of tasks each day
• You're uncomfortable being measured on your own results
• You're looking for something short-term while deciding what you want to do next

There's nothing wrong with any of those things, but this probably won't be the right environment for you.

Development and opportunity

Even for an experienced Sales Executive, there is plenty to learn.

Training is provided both on-site and through the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre in Milton Keynes, giving you access to excellent manufacturer training and development.

Wings Škoda also has a strong track record in Škoda and Volkswagen Group skills competitions, with colleagues achieving national and international success.

For somebody who wants to continue developing professionally, the opportunity is certainly here.

Why Wings Škoda?

We're a family-owned business with the owners involved in the dealership day-to-day.

That means decisions can be made quickly, good ideas are listened to and good people are trusted to get on with their jobs.

You won't be one of hundreds of Sales Executives within a large dealer group.

We offer a fairly simple deal: take responsibility, look after your customers, contribute to the team and perform well, and we'll give you the freedom, support and earning opportunity to build a very successful career here.

A full UK manual driving licence is required.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
OTE: £45,000–£65,000+ per year
Work Location: In person, Peterborough

Interested?

If you've built a strong track record in automotive sales or another responsible career and you're looking for somewhere you can genuinely make an impact, we'd like to hear from you.

When applying, please include a short note telling us what you've been doing for the last few years, what you've achieved and why you think Wings Škoda would be a good next step for you.

Apply now and let's start the conversation.

Pay: £25,500.00-£65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Free parking
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Do you live within 35 minutes of PE1 5BQ

Experience:

• Sales or High Responsibility work: 3 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving Licence for Manual and Automatic (required)

Work Location: In person