Sales Executive

Lookers; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lookers Volvo is seeking an experienced Sales Executive in Colchester. The role involves new and used car sales, customer engagement, and driving sales targets. The ideal candidate is self-motivated and possesses strong communication skills, with a full UK driving license essential for the position.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Annual leave increases with service

Car schemes

Enhanced parental leave

Critical illness cover

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred but not essential.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers via email, telephone, and in person.
• Negotiate final sale prices.
• Maintain site health and safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Ambition

Job description

OTE

Overview

Location: Volvo Colchester

Salary: Up to £60k including OTE

Hours: 42 hrs per week

Lookers Volvo is recruiting an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our friendly and dedicated team on site. Specialising in both new and used car sales, you will work alongside our passionate sales team to deliver Lookers' first-class customer service.

As part of our hardworking sales team, you will be a team player with excellent communication skills, capable of building rapport with colleagues and customers. You will join one of the top automotive retailers in the UK and report to the Sales Manager, who will support your professional growth and skill development. Our onsite Sales Team includes two Sales Managers, a Business Manager, and six Sales Executives who will support you daily.

• Communicate with customers via email, telephone, and in person
• Recommend suitable vehicles based on customer needs
• Arrange and accompany customers on test drives
• Negotiate final sale prices
• Complete all necessary paperwork for each sale
• Create and maintain a site parking plan
• Assist with unloading and parking new/used vehicles correctly
• Help prepare cars for technicians in the workshop
• Keep the customer car park clear at all times
• Maintain site health and safety standards, ensuring roadways and pathways are clear

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be self-motivated, passionate about their work, and ambitious to meet targets. Previous experience in a similar role within the motor trade is preferred but not essential, as we welcome fresh talent. A full UK driving license is required, as you may need to drive some of the most prestigious cars on the market.

If your skills and experience align with our requirements, please apply today. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.

We have enhanced our onboarding process with a new 3-day Sales Induction Programme at our revamped Head Office in Altrincham. Attendance may involve travel and overnight stays, which will be covered by our expenses policy.

About us:

We are one of the UK's top three automotive retailers, representing 32 manufacturer brands and selling a wide range of vehicles across over 150 dealerships in the UK and Ireland.

We value our people as our most valuable asset and offer a comprehensive rewards and benefits package, including competitive salaries, annual leave that increases with service, car schemes, enhanced parental leave, critical illness cover, tech schemes, employee assistance programs, and more.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are equal opportunities employers, committed to fostering an inclusive, discrimination-free workplace where everyone can thrive. Employment checks, including employment history, address verification, credit checks, criminal background, and driver’s license verification, will be conducted prior to employment if successful.