Sales Executive in Chelmsford, United Kingdom

Lookers Chelmsford Ford

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: £25,000 plus uncapped commission!

Working Hours: 44 hours per week on a rotational shift basis (Monday to Friday 09:00 to 18:00, Saturday 09:00 to 17:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 16:00)

Lookers Ford Chelmsford is recruiting for an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our hard-working and friendly team on site. You will work alongside our passionate sales team to provide Lookers first class customer service each and every time.

Joining our passionate Sales Executives, you will be a team player with exceptional communication skills which will enable you to build rapport with colleagues and customers. Reporting to Iain Coburn (Used Car Sales Manager) alongside his team of Business managers and successful Sales Executives at the dealership, you will benefit from continuous training and development opportunities allowing you to enhance your knowledge and experience, and develop your skills in order to establish a strong career within the industry. This is an opportunity not to be missed!

Our Sales Executives are the key points of contact and pay close attention to detail to understand customers wants and needs.

• 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

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 would be preferred but not essential as we are always on the look-out 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. Or, if you require further information about this vacancy, please email [email protected]

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.

ID: 2023-1495

External Company Name: Lookers Motor Group Limited

External Company URL: https://lookersplc.com/

Address Line 1: 2 Argyll Road

Work from home: No

Overview:

Lookers Chelmsford Ford

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: £25,000 plus uncapped commission!

Working Hours: 44 hours per week on a rotational shift basis (Monday to Friday 09:00 to 18:00, Saturday 09:00 to 17:00 and Sunday 10:00 to 16:00)

Lookers Ford Chelmsford is recruiting for an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our hard-working and friendly team on site. You will work alongside our passionate sales team to provide Lookers first class customer service each and every time.

Joining our passionate Sales Executives, you will be a team player with exceptional communication skills which will enable you to build rapport with colleagues and customers. Reporting to Iain Coburn (Used Car Sales Manager) alongside his team of Business managers and successful Sales Executives at the dealership, you will benefit from continuous training and development opportunities allowing you to enhance your knowledge and experience, and develop your skills in order to establish a strong career within the industry. This is an opportunity not to be missed!

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 would be preferred but not essential as we are always on the look-out 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. Or, if you require further information about this vacancy, please email [email protected]

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.