Sales Executive

Lookers Motor Group Limited; Ashford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK automotive retail sector is seeking an ambitious Sales Executive to join their team in Ashford. The role involves engaging with customers, providing top-notch service, and fostering relationships to drive sales. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and a passion for the automotive industry, with opportunities for career progression and an attractive benefits package.

Benefits

Enhanced holidays that increase with service

Eligibility to join one of our car schemes

Critical illness cover after 2 years

Life Assurance

Smart Health - free access to support

Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave

Qualifications

• Experience in the motor trade is preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers via email, telephone, and in person.
• Suggest suitable vehicles based on customer needs.
• Arrange and accompany customers on test drives.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivated

Ambitious

Education

Full UK driving license

Job description

Ashford Mercedes-Benz

44 hours per week

£70,000 OTE (including £25,000 basic plus uncapped commission)

Lookers Ashford Mercedes-Benz is recruiting an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our hard-working and friendly team on site. You will work alongside our passionate Sales team to provide Lookers first-class customer service.

Joining our hard-working sales team, made up of a team of Sales Executives, you will be a team player with exceptional communication skills to build rapport with colleagues and customers. Not only will you be joining one of the top automotive retailers in the UK, but you will also be reporting to Mark Currie (General Sales Manager) who will help impact your knowledge and experience, allowing you to develop your skills and establish a strong career within the industry.

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

Responsibilities

• Communicating with customers via email, telephone and in person
• Suggesting suitable vehicles based on customer needs
• Arranging and accompanying customers on test drives
• Negotiating the final price for the sale
• 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 and within the motor trade would be preferred but not essential as we are always on the lookout for new/fresh talent to join our team. You will hold a full UK driving license as you may be expected to drive some of the most prestigious vans 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

Lookers are proud to be one of the top three motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing 32 vehicle manufacturers, selling and servicing a huge range of cars at over 150 franchised dealerships across hundreds of locations throughout the UK & Ireland. We recognise the hard work, flexibility and commitment of our people so we offer an industry leading benefits package. This includes competitive basic salaries plus;

• Enhanced holidays that increase with service
• Eligibility to join one of our car schemes
• Critical illness cover after 2 years and Life Assurance
• Smart Health - free access to support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
  
  
  

For some roles a company car and additional earning potential through commission or bonus.

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 with our annual Lookers Excellence Awards. So? What are you waiting for?

Lookers are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from all types of 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 starting with us. Depending on the role and responsibilities, these could include us verifying your recent employment, address and credit history. We may also conduct a criminal record check and a driving licence check.