Sales Executive

Lookers; Newtownards; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent automotive retailer in Newtownards is seeking a Sales Executive to join their team. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and customer service skills, along with a passion for the automotive industry. Responsibilities include achieving sales targets, providing exceptional customer service, and supporting the sales process. Competitive salary and benefits package included.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with progression

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Discounted gym memberships

Access to Techscheme for technology purchases

Qualifications

• Passion for cars and customer service.
• Ability to build rapport with colleagues and customers.
• Dedication to achieving sales targets.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with customers via email, telephone and in person.
• Achieving sales targets and profit objectives.
• Arranging and accompanying customers on test drives.
• Completing mandatory paperwork as required.
• Building rapport to convert appointments into sales.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Team player

Motivation

Education

Full UK driving license

Job description

OTE

Overview

Sales ExecutiveNewtownards Nissan44 hours per week;Mon-Wed 9-5.30pm, Thursday 9-8pm, Friday 9-5pm and Sat 9-3pm on a rota

Up to £50,000 OTE(including £25,000 basic plus commission, uncapped)

Do you have a passion for cars and customer service? Well this could be the role for you...Here at Newtownards Nissan we are recruiting for an ambitious Sales Executive to join our hard-working and friendly team on site. You will work alongside our passionate front of house team to provide Charles Hurst first class customer service.

You will be a team player with exceptional communication skills to build rapport with colleagues and customers. You will be joining one of the top automotive retailers in the UK allowing you to develop your skills and establish a strong career within the industry. Our Sales Executives are the key points of contact and pay close attention to detail to understand customers wants and needs.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with customers via email, telephone and in person
• Achieve sales targets, achieving minimum profit objectives, as well as finance and insurance products
• Arranging and accompanying customers on test drives
• Completing mandatory paperwork and processes as required
• Become a true ambassador of the sales process, driving forwards all new and used car enquiry leads, whilst building a rapport with the customer to convert appointments into sales and ensuring all leads are maximised
• Live and breathe the brand, emulating a passion for driving to your customers and bringing a sense of excitement to their new car purchase

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a dedication to flawless customer service and will be passionate about the motor trade industry. Previous automotive experience is not essential for this role. We're looking for someone who has lots of enthusiasm, drive and motivation to consistently achieve fantastic results. A full UK driving license is required 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.

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. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.