Sales Executive

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Sales Executive to join their dynamic team in Guildford. This role offers the opportunity to engage with customers, providing exceptional service and assisting them in finding their ideal vehicle. You will be part of a top automotive retailer, working alongside passionate colleagues and reporting to an experienced Sales Manager who will guide your professional growth. With a competitive salary and a generous OTE, this position not only promises financial rewards but also a supportive environment for career development. If you're eager to make an impact in the automotive industry, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Generous Annual Leave

Colleague Car Plans

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Free 24/7 GP Services

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and self-motivated to achieve targets.
• Experience in the motor trade preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers via various channels to create a welcoming environment.
• Negotiate sales and complete relevant paperwork for transactions.

Skills

Communication Skills

Self-Motivation

Ambition

Education

Full UK Driving License

Job description

OTE

Overview

Guildford Audi

44 hours a week

£25,000 basic salary with an OTE of up to £55,000

Lookers Audi Guildford is recruiting for 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, 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 Mike Wood (Sales Manager) who will help impact your knowledge and experience, allowing you to develop your skills and establish a strong career within the industry.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with customers via email, telephone and in person ensuring you create a welcoming environment at all times
• Communicating effectively with customers and listening intently to their wants and needs, in order to suggest suitable vehicles that match their requirements
• Arranging and accompanying customers on test drives
• Negotiating the final price for the sale
• Completing the relevant paperwork for each sale
• Liaising with all the relevant departments throughout the whole sales process to ensure an efficient and smooth transaction

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be 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 cars 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

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

We firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset. We value the commitment they make to the business which is why we are continually working to provide a market-leading rewards and benefits package.

• Competitive salaries with clear pay scales in place as you develop
• Generous annual leave allowance that increases with length of service
• Eligibility to join one of our colleague car plans and cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave, adoption leave (6 months full pay) and paternity leave (2 weeks full pay)
• Critical illness cover after 2 years plus life assurance and free will writing service
• Techscheme where you can get the latest tech for less and spread the cost, eye care scheme and discounted shopping vouchers
• Employee assistance programme and free access to Smart Health giving employees and their immediate families access to 24/7 GP services to support well-being

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from 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 commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driver's licence check will also be carried out.