Sales Executive

Job Description

About carwow

We’re Carwow. The car-changing experts for life-changing moments. Whether buying, selling, or (car) window shopping, we aim to give people total confidence in their choice.

We kicked off our journey as the ultimate matchmaker for car reviews, helping everyone pick their perfect ride. But we soon realised this wasn’t the destination - it was just the first leg. Why stop there when we could also help them get a great price?

So we decided we wanted to revolutionise selling cars, just like we did with buying them. That's when we introduced our game-changing 'sell my car' product.

Today, our dedicated team of over 350 experts across the UK, Germany, Spain and Portugal look after over 12 million active users (and an ‘excellent’ Trustpilot rating).

And we’ve got plenty left in the tank.

Working here

So, what does Carwow look like under the hood?

We’re always driving forward, and our people love what they do and love working together. Our goal is to empower our employees to discover their passions, create common ground, and take control of their careers with confidence.

We regularly fine-tune our hiring process to ensure fairness and all Carwowers receive comprehensive DE&I training. Our Diversity Committees, led by our fantastic employees, fuel internal education, help out our local communities, and champion initiatives for our customers.

We’re also Flexa100 nominated and aim to be the go-to place for changing cars. We’re proud to say we’ve got an impressive employee average engagement score of 8.5/10!

Bonding as a team is important to us - whether we're rocking the Carwow Olympics worldwide, playing drag bingo for Pride Month, taking part in beach clean-ups or rallying on the Padel court, there’s always something to bring us together.

Fancy a life-changing career from the car-changing pros? We’d love you to join us on our journey.

About 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 be doing

• Collaborate closely with our outstanding brand and sales team to support sellers and dealers in the selling and acquisition of stock.
• Utilise and build your industry knowledge to provide expert advice and guidance to customers, ensuring they receive the best possible price for their vehicles.
• Engage in active communication with sellers and buyers through various channels, such as telephone, email, online support systems etc.
• Contribute to the development and execution of effective sales strategies and techniques to help increase conversion rates.
• Work towards individual targets, striving for excellence in performance and delivering exceptional results.
• Conduct market research and analysis to stay up-to-date with industry trends and model changes.
• Demonstrate exceptional negotiation skills to help align sellers and maintain satisfaction.
• 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

• Excellent teamwork skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-motivated and target-oriented mindset, with a strong desire to achieve individual and team objectives.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, enabling you to effectively engage with buyers and sellers.
• Genuine enthusiasm for the automotive industry and a passion for staying up-to-date with the latest trends and developments.
• Proven ability to negotiate, with a knack for building strong and long-lasting relationships.
• Flexibility to work one Saturday per month, with regular working hours from Monday to Friday.
• Hybrid working available, with a minimum requirement of 2 days per week in the office.

Benefits

What's in it for you

• Hybrid working that works around you (currently two days in the office, three from home)
• Competitive salary to fund that dream holiday to Bali
• Share options - when we thrive, so do you!
• Vitality Private Healthcare, for peace of mind
• Monthly coaching sessions with Spill - our mental wellbeing partner
• Enhanced holiday package, plus bank holidays
• 28 days holiday
• 1 day for your wedding
• 1 day off when you move house - because moving’s hard enough without work!
• 2 extra days on your third year anniversary
• 5 extra days on your tenth year anniversary
• Option to buy 3 extra days of holiday per year
• Work from abroad for a month (due to popular demand, this offer excludes the moon).
• Inclusive parental, partner and shared parental leave, fertility treatment and pregnancy loss policies
• The latest tech (Macbook or Surface) to power your gif-sending talents
• Up to £500/€550 home office allowance for that massage chair you’ve been talking about
• A generous learning and development budget to help you master your craft
• Regular social events:, tech lunch’s, coffee with the exec sessions, book clubs, social events/anything else you pester us for
• Refer a friend, get paid. Repeat for infinite money
• Lunch & learns and Carwow Classrooms with expert speakers who are here for a free lunch

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.