Sales Executive

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

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Belfast is seeking a Sales Executive to join their team. You will achieve sales targets while providing excellent customer service and engaging with clients. Training and career development opportunities are available, and the role requires a full UK driving license. The position offers competitive earnings of up to £50,000 OTE, including basic pay and commission.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Eyecare vouchers

Smart Health access

Dental insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Passion for cars and customer service.
• Team player with exceptional communication skills.
• Previous automotive experience is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with customers via email, telephone, and in person.
• Achieve sales targets and profit objectives.
• Arrange and accompany customers on test drives.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Customer service dedication

Enthusiasm and motivation

Education

Full UK driving license

Job description

Overview

Sales Executive – Belfast Toyota

44 hours per week; rota basis covering Mon, Wed & Fri 9am to 5.30pm, Tue & Thurs 9am to 8pm and Sat 9am to 3pm

Up to £50,000 OTE (including £25,000 basic plus commission, uncapped)

Do you have a passion for cars and customer service? Here at Belfast Toyota we are recruiting for an ambitious Sales Executive to join our hard-working and friendly team on site. You will work alongside our passionate front of house team to provide Charles Hurst first class customer service.

You will be a team player with exceptional communication skills to build rapport with colleagues and customers. You will be joining one of the top automotive retailers in the UK 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
• Achieve sales targets, achieving minimum profit objectives, as well as finance and insurance products
• Arranging and accompanying customers on test drives
• Completing mandatory paperwork and processes as required
• Become a true ambassador of the sales process, driving forwards all new and used car enquiry leads, whilst building a rapport with the customer to convert appointments into sales and ensuring all leads are maximised
• Live and breathe the brand, emulating a passion for driving to your customers and bringing a sense of excitement to their new car purchase

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a dedication to flawless customer service and will be passionate about the motor trade industry. Previous automotive experience is not essential for this role. We're looking for someone who has lots of enthusiasm, drive and motivation to consistently achieve fantastic results. A full UK driving license is required as you may be expected to drive some of the most prestigious cars on the market!

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 were committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. Thats 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 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 driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

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