Sales Executive

A brand new and exciting opportunity has been created at Chery of Newbury for an experienced Sales Executive.

Sandown Group is a leading automotive retailer representing prestigious brands across multiple UK locations. They are dedicated to transforming the customer experience through excellence, innovation, and a supportive work environment. Their culture is built around growth, development, and long‑term career opportunities for our team members.

Chery is a global automotive brand operating in more than 100 countries and recognised for modern design, advanced technology, and outstanding value. With rapid expansion across Europe and a growing UK presence, Chery is investing heavily in innovation, customer experience, and dealer network development. It’s an exciting time to join a brand that’s building serious momentum and shaping the future of intelligent, sustainable mobility.

If you are ready to sell vehicles that combine style, performance, and smart technology, this is the role for you. Sandown Group is looking for a Vehicle Sales Executive to join their Newbury team and represent the full Chery range. You’ll support customers as they explore these modern, tech‑forward vehicles and guide them confidently through the buying process.

This is your chance to be part of a brand‑new chapter for both Sandown and Chery — with real potential for growth.

Duties will include:

• Assisting customers in finding their desired vehicle.
• Contacting interested parties and customers by telephone and in writing to generate Sales Leads.
• Informing and advising visitors on the full Chery range of vehicles, equipment, prices, conditions, technical data and other information
• Evaluating used cars and conducting appraisals of customers’ vehicles
• Assessing the condition of Trade Ins and ensuring all defects /damage are reported and recorded prior to a Part Exchange price being agreed.
• Organising and carrying out test‑drives and evaluating results.
• Involvement in sales events.
• Guaranteeing a professional level of product presentation (price marking, accessibility, cleanliness, etc).

Exceptional customer service skills are essential, as is a proactive approach and determination to sell cars. Successful candidates will currently be working in sales in the motor trade.

The showroom is open from 8.00 - 18.30 Monday to Friday, 08.30 – 17:00 Saturday and 10:00 – 16:00 Sunday. Weekend work on a rota basis will be required; however, a 5-day week will be worked.

41 hours per week

Applicants must hold a full driving licence.

£27,250 and OTE £53,000

• Up to 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company Pension
• Company car
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Life insurance
• Staff Discounts – MOT’s and Repair