Sales Executive

Lookers Motor Group Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries and structured pay progression

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Access to discounted technology purchases

Eyecare vouchers

24/7 access to GP services

Dental insurance

Discounted gym memberships

Job summary

Lookers Motor Group Limited is hiring a Sales Executive in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role involves engaging customers to suggest suitable vehicles, negotiating prices, and ensuring excellent service. You will work full time with a competitive salary of up to £50,000 OTE including a company car.

The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills and a full UK driving licence. Benefits include competitive pay, annual leave, and health support services.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar position preferred but not essential.
• You must hold a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers via email, telephone and in person.
• Suggest suitable vehicles based on customer needs.
• Arrange and accompany customers on test drives.
• Negotiate the final price for the sale.
• Complete the relevant paperwork for each sale.
• Liaise with various departments within the dealership.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Ability to build rapport

Job description

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.

Newcastle Changan operates permanent full‑time positions. Salary OTE up to £50,000 per annum plus company car (~£25,000 base + uncapped commission). Hours: 45 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 08:30‑18:00, Saturday 09:00‑17:00, Sunday 11:00‑15:00 with one day off in the week and weekends on rota basis.

We are recruiting for an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our hard‑working and friendly 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.

Joining our team, you will be a team player with exceptional 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 customer wants and needs.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers via email, telephone and in person.
• Suggest suitable vehicles based on customer needs.
• Arrange and accompany customers on test drives.
• Negotiate the final price for the sale.
• Complete the relevant paperwork for each sale.
• Liaise 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 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 preferred but not essential as we are always on the look out for new/fresh talent to join our team. You will hold a full UK driving licence and may be expected to drive some of the most prestigious cars on the market.

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression.
• 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.
• Optional critical illness cover.

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn.
• Free will writing services.
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance.

Leisure & Lifestyle

• Discounted gym memberships.
• Travel insurance.
• Access to home and technology vouchers.
• Beyond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts.

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.