Sales Executive

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries with structured pay scales

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Discounted gym memberships

Eyecare vouchers

Dental insurance

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in Carlisle is seeking an experienced Sales Executive to join their team. The role involves engaging with customers, suggesting suitable vehicles, and ensuring first-class service. Candidates should be self-motivated and possess strong communication skills. A full UK driving licence is required. This position offers a salary of £25,000 plus uncapped commission.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position and within the motor trade preferred but not essential.

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.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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Location: Volkswagen Carlisle

Salary: £25,000 per annum + uncapped commission

Hours: 42hrs per week

Lookers Volkswagen is recruiting an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our hard‑working and friendly team on site. Specialising in both new and used car sales, you will work alongside our passionate sales team to provide Lookers first‑class customer service.

Key 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
• Create and maintain a site parking plan
• Assist with unloading new/used vehicles ensuring they are parked in the correct locations
• Assist the workshop with preparing cars ready for technicians
• Ensure the customer car park is kept clear at all times
• Ensure the H&S of the site is maintained – roadways/pathways clear

Qualifications and expectations:

• Strong communication skills
• Self‑motivated and able to hit targets
• Previous experience in a similar position and within the motor trade preferred but not essential
• Full UK driving licence – may be required to drive high‑end vehicles

Induction & support:

• 3‑day induction at our Head Office in Altrincham within the first week – travel and overnight stays paid as part of our expenses policy

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression opportunities
• Generous annual leave that increases with 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 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 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.