Sales Executive - Used Cars

Lookers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an ambitious Sales Executive to join their dynamic team in Birmingham. This role focuses on used car sales, where you'll collaborate with a passionate sales team to deliver exceptional customer service. You'll engage with customers, understand their needs, and guide them through the sales process, from test drives to final negotiations. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a drive to succeed. With a commitment to employee development and a comprehensive benefits package, this is an exciting opportunity to advance your career in a thriving automotive environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Generous Annual Leave

Colleague Car Plans

Cycle-to-Work Schemes

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Life Assurance

Free Will Writing Services

Techscheme for Technology Purchases

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 GP Services

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills and self-motivated.
• Experience in sales or customer service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with customers via email, telephone, and in person.
• Arranging and accompanying customers on test drives.
• Negotiating the final price for the sale.

Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Sales Negotiation

Team Collaboration

Education

Full UK Driving License

Job description

OTE

Overview

Lookers Birmingham HUB

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: OTE £50,000 per annum, with a basic of £25,000

Hours: 44 hours per week between Monday-Friday 09:00 - 18:00, Saturday 09:00 - 18:00 & Sunday 10:00-16:00 (One day off in the week and weekends on rota basis)

Lookers Birmingham HUB is recruiting an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our friendly and dedicated team on site. Specializing in used car sales, you will work alongside our passionate sales team to deliver Lookers' 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 serve as key points of contact, paying close attention to detail to understand our customers' needs and preferences.

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 our customers

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

Previous experience in a similar role within the motor trade is preferred but not essential. We welcome new and emerging talent to join our team. A full UK driving license is required, as you may be asked to drive some of the most prestigious cars on the market.

If your skills and experience align with our requirements, please apply today. A member of our Talent Acquisition Team will contact you.

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 greatest asset. We are committed to providing a market-leading rewards and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salaries with clear pay scales as you progress
• Generous annual leave, increasing with service length
• Eligibility for colleague car plans and cycle-to-work schemes
• 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 for technology purchases, eye care schemes, and shopping vouchers
• Employee assistance programme and free access to Smart Health, including 24/7 GP services for employees and their immediate families

Lookers and Charles Hurst are equal opportunities employers. We are dedicated to a discrimination-free, inclusive workplace that empowers our staff to be their full selves and reach their potential. If your application is successful, relevant employment checks will be conducted, including employment verification, address, credit history, criminal record check, and driver’s license check if applicable.