New Car Sales Executive

Lookers plc; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Sales Executive to join their dynamic team in Leeds. This role focuses on new car sales, where you will provide exceptional customer service and work closely with colleagues to meet targets. With a strong emphasis on communication and rapport-building, you'll have the opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment. The company values its employees and offers a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a chance to work with prestigious vehicles. If you're passionate about sales and eager to grow your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Generous Annual Leave

Colleague Car Plans

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Critical Illness Cover

Techscheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Access to Smart Health

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and self-motivated to achieve targets.
• Previous experience in sales preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers via email, phone, and in person.
• Suggest suitable vehicles based on customer needs.
• Negotiate final prices and complete sales paperwork.

Skills

Communication Skills

Ambition

Customer Service

Sales Skills

Education

Full UK Driving License

Job description

Overview:

Lookers Leeds Ford

Basic Salary: £25,000 plus uncapped commission!

Working Hours: 44 hours on a rota basis; Mon-Fri 08:45- 18:00 Sat 09:00-17:00 Sun 10:00-16:00 (2 Weekends off per month!)

Lookers Leeds Ford is recruiting for an ambitious and passionate Sales Executive to join our hard-working and friendly team on site. Specialising in New Car sales, you will work alongside our sales team to provide Lookers first class customer service.

Joining our enthusiastic Sales Executives, you will be a team player with exceptional communication skills to build rapport with colleagues and customers. You will report to Jake Krebs (New Car Sales Manager) at the dealership who will help impact your knowledge and experience along with the team allowing you to develop your skills and establish a strong career within the industry. This is an opportunity not to be missed!

Our Sales Executives are the key points of contact and pay close attention to detail to understand customers wants and needs;

Responsibilities:

1. Communicating with customers via email, telephone and in person
2. Suggesting suitable vehicles based on customer needs
3. Arranging and accompanying customers on test drives
4. Negotiating the final price for the sale
5. Completing the relevant paperwork for each sale

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, self-motivated to crack on with the job and passionate about what they do. You will be expected to hit targets so being ambitious and hard-working is essential.

Previous experience in a similar position with brand training within the motor trade would be preferred but not essential as we are always on the look-out for new/fresh talent to join our teams. You will hold a full UK driving license as you may be expected to drive some of the most prestigious cars on the market!

If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch. Or, if you require further information about this vacancy, please email [e-mail]

About Us:

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

We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset. We value the commitment they make to the business which is why we are continually working to provide a market leading rewards and benefits package.

• Competitive salaries with clear pay scales in place as you develop
• Generous annual leave allowance that increases with length of service
• Eligibility to join one of our colleague car plans and cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave, adoption leave (6 months full pay) and paternity leave (2 weeks full pay)
• Critical illness cover after 2 years plus life assurance and free will writing service
• Techscheme where you can get the latest tech for less and spread the cost, eye care scheme and discounted shopping vouchers
• Employee assistance programme and free access to Smart Health giving employees and their immediate families access to 24/7 GP services to support well being

Lookers are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive a driver's licence check will also be carried out.