Sales Executive

Lookers; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Lookers is seeking an ambitious Sales Executive for their Gatwick Mercedes-Benz branch. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and engage with customers to provide exceptional service while driving sales. A competitive salary of £25,000 plus commission awaits, alongside industry-leading benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced holidays

Eligibility for car schemes

Critical illness cover

Life Assurance

Smart Health support

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Experience in a sales role preferred but not essential.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Passionate about the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers via various channels.
• Suggest and arrange test drives for vehicles.
• Complete relevant paperwork for sales.

Skills

Communication

Ambition

Self-motivation

Job description

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Overview

Gatwick Mercedes-Benz

£25,000 + uncapped commission!

44 hours

Lookers Gatwick Mercedes-Benz is recruiting an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our hard-working and friendly team on site. You will work alongside our passionate Sales team to provide Lookers first-class customer service.

Joining our hard-working sales team, made up of a team of Sales Executives, you will be a team player with exceptional communication skills 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 reporting to Stephen Forsyth (General Sales Manager) who will help impact your knowledge and experience, 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
• 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

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, self-motivated to crack on with the job and passionate about what they do. You will be expected to hit targets so being ambitious and hard-working is essential.

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

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. Or, if you require further information about this vacancy, please email [e-mail]

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 & 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
• 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 licence check.