Sales Executive

Lookers Motor Group Limited; oThongathi; On-site; ZAR 1 237 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in South Africa is seeking a motivated Sales Executive to enhance customer experience by effectively communicating and suggesting vehicles based on needs. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a passion for the motor trade, with responsibilities including negotiating sales and completing paperwork. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and numerous perks, ensuring a supportive working environment focused on career development.

Benefits

Competitive salaries with structured pay scales

Generous annual leave increasing with service

Enhanced family leave

Discounted gym memberships

Access to home and technology vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar position preferred, but not essential.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service and teamwork.

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

Customer service commitment

Teamwork

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands and selling a wide range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

Contract Type: Permanent, full time

Salary: OTE up to £55,000 per annum plus company car (including £25,000 basic plus uncapped commission)

Hours: 45 hours per week (Monday‑Friday 08:30‑18:00, Saturday 09:00‑17:00, Sunday 11:00‑15:00, one day off per week, weekend rota)

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 all customers

Qualifications and Expectations

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be self‑motivated, passionate about the role, and able to hit targets. Previous experience in a similar position and within the motor trade would be preferred but not essential. A full UK driving licence is required. Demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service and teamwork is essential.

Core Benefits

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression
• Generous annual leave that increases with length of service
• Enhanced family leave: 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption, 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing

• Eyecare vouchers
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services for mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for daily and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover

Financial Wellbeing

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of pay as you earn, with tools to stream, save and track
• Free will writing services for future planning
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle

• Discounted gym memberships
• Travel insurance
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and exclusive retail/lifestyle discounts

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

Equal Opportunities: Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer committed to a discrimination‑free, inclusive working environment.

If your application is successful, relevant employment checks will be conducted prior to commencement, including verification of recent employment, address, credit history, criminal record, and driving licence (if required). Offers are subject to a 6‑month probation period from start date.

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