Location: SKODA & Volkswagen Van Centre Guildford
Salary: £25,000 per annum + uncapped commission
Hours: 42 hrs per week
Job type: Full‑time
Seniority level: Entry level
Job function: Sales and Business Development
Lookers 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.
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
* 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
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 lookout for new/fresh talent to join our team. You will hold a full UK driving licence as you may be expected to drive some of the most prestigious cars on the market!
Benefits
* Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
* Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
* Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
* Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
Health & Wellbeing
* Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
* Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
* Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
* Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments
Financial Wellbeing
* MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user‑friendly app
* Free will‑writing services to help plan for the future
* Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection
Leisure & Lifestyle
* Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
* Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
* Access to home and technology vouchers
* bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts
We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities, and we celebrate success at all levels.
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 selves 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 driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.
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