Sales Executive

Lookers; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Lookers Mercedes-Benz of Eastbourne as a Sales Executive. You'll focus on new and used car sales, providing a world-class customer experience. With ongoing training and support, you'll develop your skills and establish a career in automotive sales with an ambitious team.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with clear pay scales

Generous annual leave that increases with service

Eligibility for colleague car plans and cycle-to-work schemes

Enhanced maternity, adoption, and paternity leave

Critical illness cover and life assurance

Tech schemes and eye care schemes

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Self-motivated and passionate about the role.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with customers via various channels.
• Arranging and accompanying customers on test drives.
• Completing necessary paperwork for each sale.

Skills

Communication

Team Player

Self-Motivated

Ambitious

Job description

OTE

Overview

Mercedes-Benz of Eastbourne

Salary: £25,000 per annum + £55,000 OTE (Uncapped)

Hours: 44 hours per week

Thanks to our hard work and continuous success, Lookers Mercedes-Benz of Eastbourne is expanding its sales team and is currently recruiting for an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our enthusiastic and friendly team on site. As a Sales Executive here at Mercedes-Benz, you will specialise in both new and used car sales, focusing on providing a world-class customer motoring experience. You will work alongside our established passionate sales team of 7 Executives to ensure our customers always receive the best service.

Joining our hardworking sales team, you will be a team player with exceptional communication skills, enabling you to build rapport with colleagues and customers. Ben, our General Sales Manager, and his team will play a key role in your success through ongoing training and support, regular 1-to-1s, and in-house sales training. All of this will help to enhance your knowledge and experience, allowing you to develop your skills and establish a strong career within the industry.

Our Sales Executives serve as key points of contact, paying close attention to detail to understand customers' wants and needs.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with customers via email, telephone, and in person, ensuring a welcoming environment at all times.
• Listening to customers' wants and needs to suggest suitable vehicles that match their requirements.
• Arranging and accompanying customers on test drives.
• Negotiating the final price for the sale.
• Completing all relevant paperwork for each sale.
• Liaising with relevant departments throughout the sales process to ensure efficient and smooth transactions.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be self-motivated, and passionate about their work. You will be expected to meet targets, so being ambitious and hardworking is essential.

Previous experience in a similar role and within the motor trade is preferred but not essential, as we are always looking for new and fresh talent to join our team. You must hold a full UK driving license, as you may be required to drive some of the most prestigious cars on the market.

If your skills and experience match our requirements, please apply today. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you. For further information, please email [e-mail].

About us

We are one of 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 most valuable asset. We are committed to providing a market-leading rewards and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salaries with clear pay scales as you develop
• Generous annual leave that increases with service
• Eligibility for colleague car plans and cycle-to-work schemes
• Enhanced maternity, adoption (6 months full pay), and paternity leave (2 weeks full pay)
• Critical illness cover after 2 years, life assurance, and free will writing
• Tech schemes, eye care schemes, and discounted shopping vouchers
• Employee assistance programs and access to Smart Health GP services for employees and their families

Lookers and Charles Hurst are equal opportunities employers. We are committed to a discrimination-free, inclusive workplace that empowers our staff to reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, relevant employment checks will be conducted, including employment verification, address, credit history, criminal record check, and driver’s license check if applicable.