Sales Executive

Lookers Motor Group Limited; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Lookers Chelmsford Volvo is hiring an ambitious Sales Executive to join our team. With a focus on new and used car sales, you will deliver top-notch customer service alongside our skilled sales team. Join an industry leader and enjoy exceptional training and benefits while building a successful career.

Benefits

Enhanced holidays

Eligibility for car schemes

Critical illness cover

24/7 Smart Health access

Mental health support available

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position preferred but not essential.
• Passionate about the motor trade industry.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets and maximize leads.
• Communicate with customers via email, telephone, and in person.
• Arranging and accompanying customers on test drives.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Sales Techniques

Job description

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Chelmsford Volvo

Salary: basic £25,000 OTE £50,000

Lookers Chelmsford Volvo are recruiting for an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our hard-working and friendly team on site. Specialising in new and used car sales, you will work alongside our passionate sales team to provide Lookers first class customer service.

Chelmsford Volvo

Hours: 44 hours per week over 5 days (weekends on a rota, day off in the week)

Salary: basic £25,000 OTE £50,000

Lookers Chelmsford Volvo are recruiting for an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our hard-working and friendly team on site. Specialising in new and used car sales, you will work alongside our passionate sales team to provide Lookers first class customer service.

Joining our hard-working sales team, you will be a team player with exceptional communication skill 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 working with some well established stakeholders who will help impact your knowledge and experience, allowing you to develop your skills and establish a strong career within the industry.

As part of our ongoing commitment to improving our onboarding process for new joiners to Lookers, we have reinvented our Sales Induction Programme! Our Sales Induction programme is now a 3 day induction which takes place at our impressive revamped Head Office in Altrincham. You’ll be expected to join the Induction in your first week with us, which may require some travel and overnight stays – don’t worry this will all be paid for as part of our generous expenses policy!

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

• 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. Having lots of enthusiasm, drive and motivation is key to consistently achieve fantastic results.

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

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 and 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
• Mental Health support available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year: Mental Health Aiders on site/online, EveryMind and much more
• 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 license check.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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