Sales Executive

Lookers Motor Group Limited; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive retailer as a Sales Executive in Carlisle, where you will work with a passionate team to provide exceptional customer service. This role offers a competitive salary with uncapped commission, allowing you to thrive in a dynamic environment. Your responsibilities will include understanding customer needs, suggesting suitable vehicles, and negotiating sales. With a strong emphasis on teamwork and communication, this position is perfect for self-motivated individuals eager to make a difference in the automotive industry. Enjoy a rewarding career with a company that values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Generous Annual Leave

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Critical Illness Cover

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Services

Eye Care

Shopping Vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales role is preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication skills and self-motivation are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with customers via various channels.
• Suggesting suitable vehicles based on customer needs.
• Arranging test drives and completing sale paperwork.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Sales Negotiation

Teamwork

Education

Full UK Driving License

Job description

Lookers Carlisle Nissan

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: OTE up to £50,000 per annum plus company car! (including £25,000 basic plus uncapped commission)

Hours: 44 hours per week, Monday-Friday 09:00-18:00, Saturday 09:00-17:00, Sunday 10:00-14:00 (One day off in the week and weekends on rota basis)

Carlisle Nissan is recruiting for an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our friendly team on site. Specialising in either new or used car sales, you will work alongside our passionate sales team to provide first-class customer service.

As a Sales Executive, you will be a team player with exceptional communication skills to build rapport with colleagues and customers. Your role involves understanding customer needs and providing suitable vehicle options.

Responsibilities

1. Communicating with customers via email, telephone, and in person
2. Suggesting suitable vehicles based on customer needs
3. Arranging and accompanying test drives
4. Negotiating final sale prices
5. Completing relevant paperwork for each sale
6. Liaising with dealership departments to ensure excellent customer service

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be self-motivated, and passionate about their work. Ambition and a hard-working attitude are essential, as targets need to be met.

Previous experience in a similar role within the motor trade is preferred but not essential; we welcome new and fresh talent. A full UK driving license is required as you may need to drive prestigious vehicles.

About us

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, representing 32 manufacturer brands and selling a wide range of new and used vehicles across over 150 dealerships in the UK and Ireland.

We value our people highly and offer a market-leading rewards and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salaries with clear pay scales
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service
• Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave
• Critical illness cover, life assurance, and free will writing
• Techscheme, eye care, and shopping vouchers
• Employee assistance and Smart Health GP services

Lookers and Charles Hurst are equal opportunities employers committed to a discrimination-free, inclusive workplace where everyone can reach their full potential.

Successful applicants will undergo employment checks, including employment verification, credit history, criminal record, and driver’s license checks where applicable.