Sales Executive

at  Lookers plc

HOURS OF WORK: (44) MONDAY TO FRIDAY 08:45 TO 18:00 (WITH ONE DAY OFF), SATURDAYS 08:45 TO 17:00 AND ALTERNATE SUNDAYS 10:00 TO 16:00

Owing to our hard-work and continuous success, Lookers have opened a new Nissan dealership in the Sunderland area, and as a result we have a rare and exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales Executive to join this new team. As a Sales Executive here at Lookers, you could be specialising in either New or Used car sales, focusing on providing world class customer motoring experience! You will work alongside our other Sales Executives, Business Manager and Sales Managers to ensure our Customers’ always get the best service.
Joining our hard-working Sales Executives, you will be a team player with exceptional communication skills which will allow you 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 an enthusiastic and experienced Sales Manager, who has a wide range of knowledge and experience within the automotive industry! Our team of Sales Managers and Business Managers will play a key part in your success, through on-going training and support, regular 1-to-1’s and in-house Sales training. All of this will help to strengthen your knowledge and experience, 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 ensuring you create a welcoming environment at all times
• Communicating effectively with customers and listening intently to their wants and needs, in order to suggest suitable vehicles that match their requirements
• Arranging and accompanying customers on test drives
• Negotiating the final price for the sale
• Completing the relevant paperwork for each sale
• Liaising with all the relevant departments throughout the whole sales process to ensure an efficient and smooth transaction

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be 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 is desirable for this role. 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. Or, if you require further information about this vacancy, please email jenmcminn@lookers.co.uk

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

• Communicating with customers via email, telephone and in person ensuring you create a welcoming environment at all times
• Communicating effectively with customers and listening intently to their wants and needs, in order to suggest suitable vehicles that match their requirements
• Arranging and accompanying customers on test drives
• Negotiating the final price for the sale
• Completing the relevant paperwork for each sale
• Liaising with all the relevant departments throughout the whole sales process to ensure an efficient and smooth transactio