Sales Executive

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

Job summary

Lookers Birmingham HUB is seeking an experienced Sales Executive to join their team. Specializing in used car sales, you will deliver exceptional customer service, negotiate sales, and liaise with various departments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the motor trade and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with clear pay scales

Generous annual leave

Colleague car plans and cycle-to-work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Critical illness cover and life assurance

Tech scheme for latest technology

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a similar role within the motor trade.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Self-motivated and ambitious.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with customers via email, telephone, and in person.
• Suggesting suitable vehicles based on customer needs.
• Completing relevant paperwork for each sale.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer Service

Negotiation

Job description

OTE

Overview

Lookers Birmingham HUB

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: OTE £50,000 per annum, with a basic of £25,000

Hours: 44 hours per week between Monday - Friday 09:00 - 18:00, Saturday 09:00 - 18:00 & Sunday 10:00 - 16:00 (One day off in the week and weekends on rota basis)

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

As a key member of our sales team, you should be a team player with excellent communication skills, enabling you to build rapport with colleagues and customers. Our Sales Executives are the primary contacts, paying close attention to detail to understand all customer needs and preferences.

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 relevant paperwork for each sale
• Liaising with various departments within the dealership to ensure excellent customer service

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be self-motivated, and passionate about their work. You will be expected to meet targets, so ambition and a diligent work ethic are essential.

Previous experience in a similar role within the motor trade is required. You must hold a full UK driving license, as you may be required to drive some of the most prestigious cars on the market. Please note, due to a high volume of applications, only candidates with 6+ years of experience in a similar role will be considered.

If your skills and experience align with our requirements, please apply today. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you.

About us

We are among the top three automotive retailers in the UK, representing 32 manufacturer brands and selling a wide range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to providing a market-leading rewards and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salaries with clear pay scales as you progress
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service length
• Eligibility for our colleague car plans and cycle-to-work scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption (6 months full pay), and paternity leave (2 weeks full pay)
• Critical illness cover after 2 years, plus life assurance and free will writing services
• Tech scheme to access the latest technology at reduced cost, eye care scheme, and discounted shopping vouchers
• Employee assistance programme and free access to Smart Health, offering 24/7 GP services for employees and their immediate families

Lookers and Charles Hurst are equal opportunities employers. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, discrimination-free environment where employees can bring their whole selves to work and reach their full potential. If your application is successful, relevant employment checks will be conducted, including verification of recent employment, address, credit history, and criminal record. For roles requiring driving, a driver’s license check will also be performed.