Sales Executive in Hatfield

Porsche Centre Hatfield is looking for a customer focused Sales Executive to join their exclusive team. As a Sales Executive, you will be responsible for understanding our customers' individual needs, providing tailored solutions, and ensuring they choose the correct new or pre‑owned Porsche vehicle for their lifestyle. You will offer professional advice and high‑quality customer service to support them with enquiries and ordering processes, build long‑lasting relationships, and manage the entire sales journey – from financing to contracts – to achieve sales targets and contribute to the success of the Centre.

Responsibilities:

• Provide information to customers and potential customers about our vehicles, features, and financing options.
• Conduct product demonstrations and test drives.
• Guide customers through the sales process from initial contact to handover.
• Negotiate prices and terms of sale to ensure Centre targets are met.
• Identify and pursue new sales leads through networking, referrals, and database mining.
• Ensure the Centre database is kept up to date and accurate for existing and potential customers.
• Maintain contact with customers post‑sale to ensure satisfaction and encourage lifelong ownership.
• Stay updated on the latest automotive trends, models, and technologies.
• Participate in training sessions to improve sales techniques and product knowledge.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Be over 21 and hold a full Driver's Licence for a minimum of two years (for insurance purposes).
• Proven automotive sales experience.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and customer service skills.
• Ability to understand customers' needs and match them with suitable solutions.
• Goal‑oriented, self‑motivated and driven to achieve targets.
• Strong organisational, diary and time‑management skills.
• Knowledge of vehicles, financing options and sales processes.
• Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office suite.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Sales experience within a luxury retailer brand.
• Automotive manufacture certification.
• Understanding of FCA conduct rules.

Benefits:

• OTE of £70,000 in the first year, with a basic salary of £29,400, and guaranteed bonus payments for the first 3 months of your employment.
• Fixed hours each week – no Sunday working. Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 6 pm with a designated day off in the week, and every Saturday 9 am to 5 pm.
• VW Group tax‑efficient company vehicle.
• 33 days holiday per year, including bank holidays.
• Preferential rates on several products and services, including high street brands, restaurants, gyms and Porsche products.
• Life Assurance.
• DC Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program – support and advice on issues impacting your wellbeing.
• Dedicated mental health champions.

Centre: Porsche Centre Hatfield is perfectly situated by the busy Hatfield Business Park and only a short drive from The Galleria shopping centre and Oldings Corner Retail Park. Enjoy free on‑site parking, and take advantage of our newly refurbished communal space, complete with a pool table, darts board, and TV.

Company: Headquartered in Reading alongside Porsche Cars GB Ltd, Porsche Retail Group (PRG) is wholly owned by Porsche Germany. We operate several Porsche Centres, Service Centres and a Trade Parts Distribution Centre in and around London and the South‑East. Our journey embodies the Porsche DNA – a love of sports cars and a passion for excellence and challenging the status quo. Our centres feature state‑of‑the‑art facilities and highly trained staff to ensure that the purchasing, servicing, and ownership experience of Porsche customers is of the highest quality.