Prestige Sales Executive

Lookers; Colchester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Colchester is seeking a passionate Prestige Sales Executive to promote the new Corvette brand. The ideal candidate has a strong background in automotive sales and excels at engaging with customers both online and in person. Key responsibilities include driving brand awareness through social media and attending automotive events. This position offers a competitive salary package with extensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Access to discounted technology purchases

Qualifications

• Proven experience in automotive sales or high-value product sales.
• Skilled communicator with confidence in both online and face-to-face settings.
• Social media savvy — comfortable creating and presenting engaging content.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage engaging social media content across all major platforms.
• Attend major automotive events, launches, and car shows to represent the Corvette brand.
• Deliver an exceptional sales experience from first contact to vehicle handover.

Skills

Passionate about cars

Proven experience in automotive sales

Skilled communicator

Social media savvy

Self-starter with positive attitude

Willing to travel

Job description

OTE

Overview

Prestige Sales Executive - Corvette Colchester

Salary:Up to £50k OTE. (including £25,000 basic salary per annum)

Hours:42hrs per week

***New opportunity

We’re redefining performance and prestige with the launch of the new Corvette brand — a fusion of American power, design excellence, and modern innovation. As we introduce Corvette to new audiences, we’re looking for a dynamic and driven Prestige Sales Executive to help us build the community and drive sales.

About the RoleThis role combines creativity, communication, and commercial drive. You’ll be the face of Corvette — both online and in person — promoting the brand through social media, events, and direct customer engagement. You’ll inspire enthusiasm among car lovers and convert that passion into sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and manage engaging social media content across all major platforms

• Plan and deliver digital campaigns to grow brand visibility and audience engagement

• Attend major automotive events, launches, and car shows to represent the Corvette brand

• Build and nurture community relationships with car clubs and local networks

• Manage customer inquiries and leads generated

• Deliver an exceptional sales experience from first contact to vehicle handover

• Meet and exceed monthly sales targets

• Develop relationships with new and returning customers to encourage loyalty and referrals

About You

• Passionate about cars, performance engineering, and premium automotive brands

• Proven experience in automotive sales or high-value product sales

• Skilled communicator with confidence in both online and face-to-face settings

• Social media savvy — comfortable creating and presenting engaging content

• Self-starter with a positive attitude and strong commercial awareness

• Willing to travel frequently for events and sales opportunities

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 believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits:

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing:

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free Will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle:

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst 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 issuccessful,we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us.Thesewill includeverifying your recent employment, address, credit historyandastandardcriminal recordcheck. For roles that require you to drive, adriving licence checkwill also be carried out.Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.