Sales Executive

Lloyd Motor Group; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days of annual leave

Healthcare cash plan

Employee vehicle-discount schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Eyecare vouchers

Free flu jabs

Pension scheme

Internal and manufacturer training

Staff referral scheme

Company Car

Job summary

Lloyd Motor Group's Lloyd Volkswagen in Carlisle is seeking a Sales Executive to drive vehicle sales and deliver exceptional customer service. You will be responsible for guiding customers through the buying journey and coordinating test drives with the Product Specialist.

Key duties include presenting financing options, agreeing prices within guidelines, following deliveries with post-sale calls, and planning daily activity to win new business, with a 45-hour week and a £55,000 OTE baseline.

Qualifications

• Able to plan, organise self and meet agreed work deadlines.
• Able to assimilate information quickly and provide considered responses.
• Strong work ethic and adaptable to change.
• Attention to detail and maintains good quality of work.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines to achieve business needs.
• Responds positively to organisational and market changes.
• It literate and holds a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Understand customers' buying strategy and encourage test drives by the Product Specialist.
• Agree price and payment methods, advise on financing options within guidelines.
• Follow up each delivery with a personal call to ensure satisfaction and build relationships.
• Plan and organise daily sales activity, including prospecting to obtain new business.
• Work with colleagues and other departments to provide seamless service.
• Participate in training and development opportunities to help the Group grow.

Skills

IT literate

Full UK driving licence

Job description

13 Aug - 13 Sep 26 Carlisle

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales Executive to join Lloyd Volkswagen based in Carlisle.

Salary: Basic salary with OTE of £55,000

Hours: 45 Hours per week

Role Responsibilities

• Understanding and adapting to the customers’ buying strategy and encouraging them to experience the product through test drives, which are carried out by the Product Specialist.


• Agreeing price and payment methods including advising on any financing options with the customer direct, working within company guidelines.


• Ensuring that each delivery is followed up with a personal phone call to check that the customer is happy with their purchase. Maintain contact with customers to build relationships and future business.


• Planning and organising own daily sales activity – for example by telephoning sales prospects (previous/existing customers or general enquiries) to obtain new business.


• Working alongside colleagues and other departments to ensure a seamless service to our customers.


• Positively participating in training and development opportunities to assist the Group in achieving its aims and objectives.

For this role, we are looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

• Able to plan, organise self and meet agreed work deadlines.


• Able to assimilate information quickly and provide considered responses.


• Strong work ethic and adaptable to change.


• Attention to detail and maintains good, accurate quality of work.


• Ability to work to tight deadlines to achieve the business needs.


• Able to react positively to organisational and market changes.


• You must be IT literate (PC, Microsoft and web literate), and hold a full UK driving licence.

Rewards And Benefits

• 33 days of annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays.


• Healthcare cash plan.


• Employee vehicle-discount schemes.


• Cycle to work scheme.


• Eyecare vouchers.


• Free flu jabs.


• Pension scheme (including life cover).


• Internal and manufacturer training.


• Staff referral scheme.


• Company Car.

Founded in 1976, Lloyd Motor Group is one of the UK's largest family-run car retailer groups, with 40 retailers across Northern England and Southern Scotland. Representing prestigious brands like BMW, MINI, Land Rover, BYD, Volvo, Kia, Volkswagen, Skoda, INEOS, Honda motorcycles and BMW Motorrad, we've built our reputation on exceptional customer service delivered with a professional yet personal touch. Join our passionate team and you'll find a supportive culture that values your contribution, invests in your development, and empowers you to grow while making a real difference in a company where people are our greatest asset.