Volvo Sales Executive

Lookers Motor Group Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer is seeking a driven Sales Executive to join their team in Colchester. The role involves engaging with customers, assisting in vehicle sales, and providing exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and be self-motivated. Previous experience in the automotive sector is beneficial but not essential. A full UK driving license is required as the role involves driving vehicles.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with clear pay scales

Generous annual leave allowance

Colleague car plans and cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Critical illness cover and life assurance

Access to health services

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills essential for customer interaction.
• Self-motivated and ambitious work approach.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customers via email, telephone, and in person.
• Suggest suitable vehicles based on customer needs.
• Negotiate the final price for the sale.

Skills

Communication skills

Motivation

Customer service

Job description

Location: Volvo Colchester

Salary: Up to £60k Including OTE

Hours: 42hrs per week

Lookers Volvo is recruiting an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our hard-working and friendly team on site. Specialising in both new and used 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 skill to build rapport with colleagues and customers. Not only will you be joining one of the top automotive retailers in the UK, but you will also be reporting to the Sales Manager who will help impact your knowledge and experience, allowing you to develop your skills and establish a strong career within the industry. We have a fantastic onsite Sales Team made up of two Sales Managers, a Business Manager and six Sales Executives who will support you day in day out.

• 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
• Create and maintain a site parking plan
• Assist with unloading new/used vehicles ensuring they are parked in the correct locations
• Assist the workshop with preparing cars ready for technicians
• Ensure the customer car park is kept clear at all times
• Ensure the H&S of the site is maintained – roadways/pathways clear
  
  
  

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, self-motivated to crack on with the job and 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 would be preferred but not essential as we are always on the lookout for new/fresh talent to join our team. You will hold a full UK driving license as you may be expected to drive some of the most prestigious cars on the market!

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.

As part of our ongoing commitment to improving our onboarding process for new joiners to Lookers, we have reinvented our Sales Induction Programme! Our Sales Induction programme is now a 3 day induction which takes place at our impressive revamped Head Office in Altrincham. You’ll be expected to join the Induction in your first week with us, which may require some travel and overnight stays – don’t worry this will all be paid for as part of our generous expenses policy!

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 firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset. We value the commitment they make to the business which is why we are continually working to provide a market leading rewards and benefits package.

• Competitive salaries with clear pay scales in place as you develop
• Generous annual leave allowance that increases with length of service
• Eligibility to join one of our colleague car plans and cycle to work scheme
• Enhanced maternity leave, adoption leave (6 months full pay) and paternity leave (2 weeks full pay)
• Critical illness cover after 2 years plus life assurance and free will writing service
• Techscheme where you can get the latest tech for less and spread the cost, eye care scheme and discounted shopping vouchers
• Employee assistance programme and free access to Smart Health giving employees and their immediate families access to 24/7 GP services to support well being
  
  
  

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 driver's licence check will also be carried out.