Sales Executive

Lookers Motor Group Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with structured pay scales

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Discounted technology purchases

Eyecare vouchers

24/7 GP access

Dental insurance

Critical illness cover

Flexible life assurance options

Discounted gym memberships

Travel insurance

Exclusive retail discounts

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer is seeking an experienced Sales Executive in Maidstone. The role involves customer communication, vehicle sales, and target achievement within a dynamic team. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, be self-motivated, and hold a full UK driving licence. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sales within the motor trade is desirable.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and hit targets.

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.
• Liaising with various departments within the dealership.

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Ambitious

Attention to detail

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

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Location: Maidstone Mercedes
Contract Type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: OTE £50,000 per annum, with basic of £25,000
Hours: 44 hours per week (Monday–Friday 08:30–18:00, Saturday 09:00–17:00, Sunday 10:00–16:00; one day off per week and weekends on rota basis)

Lookers Mercedes Maidstone is recruiting for an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our hard‑working and friendly team on site. Specialising in New Car sales, 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. Our Sales Executives are the key points of contact and pay close attention to detail to understand all of 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 the relevant paperwork for each sale
• Liaising with various departments within the dealership to provide the best service to all our customers

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be self‑motivated, and be 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 is desirable. You will hold a full UK driving licence as you may be expected 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, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user‑friendly app
• Free will‑writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

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.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industry: Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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 driving licence check will also be carried out. All offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

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.