Sales Executive

Taggarts Motor Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in the UK seeks an ambitious Sales Executive for their Leeds location. You will specialize in new or used car sales, providing excellent customer service and working with a passionate team. Competitive salary with uncapped commission and a company car included.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with clear pay scales

Generous annual leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Critical illness cover

Life assurance

Employee assistance program

Free access to Smart Health

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication skills and ambition are essential.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with customers via email, telephone, and in person.
• Negotiating the final price for the sale.
• Completing relevant paperwork for each sale.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Education

Full UK driving license

Job description

OTE

GBP £50,000.00/Yr.

Overview

Lookers Leeds Ford

Contract Type: Permanent, full time

Salary: OTE up to £50,000 per annum plus a company car! (including £25,000 basic plus uncapped commission)

Hours: 44 hours per week, Monday - Friday 09:00 - 18:00, Saturday 09:00 - 17:00, & Sunday 10:00 - 14:00 (One day off in the week and weekends on rota basis)

Lookers Leeds Ford is recruiting an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our friendly, hard-working team on site. Specialising in either new or used car sales, you will work alongside our passionate sales team to provide first-class customer service.

As part of our sales team, you will be a team player with excellent communication skills, enabling you to build rapport with colleagues and customers. Our Sales Executives are the key points of contact and pay close attention to detail to understand our 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 relevant paperwork for each sale
• Liaising with various departments within the dealership to provide the best service to all customers

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

Previous experience in a similar role and within the motor trade would be preferred but is not essential, as we are always looking for new talent. A full UK driving license is required, as you may need to drive some of the most prestigious cars on the market!

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
• 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 services
• Techscheme, eye care schemes, and discounted shopping vouchers
• Employee assistance program and free access to Smart Health, including 24/7 GP services for employees and immediate family

Lookers and Charles Hurst are equal opportunities employers. We are committed to a discrimination-free, inclusive working environment that empowers our staff to bring their whole selves to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, relevant employment checks will be conducted prior to your start date, including verification of recent employment, address, credit history, and criminal record. For roles requiring driving, a driver's license check will also be carried out.