Lookers Motor Group Limited
Sales Executive
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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 believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.
Stockport Volvo
Contract Type
Permanent, full-time
Salary
£60,000 OTE (including £25,000 basic plus uncapped commission)
Working hours
(44) Monday to Friday 09 to 18:30, Saturday 09:00 to 17:00 and Sunday 11:00 to 15:00 on a rota basis
Do you have a desire to provide the best Customer experience possible? Are you ready to challenge yourself in an ever-evolving industry and accelerate your Sales career?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you. A new sales executive opportunity has came up at Stockport Volvo that will allow you to utilise your fine-tuned Customer Service skills and provide an exceptional experience to all our customers. Previous automotive experience would be advantageous. Full support and training will be provided, with access to Lookers sales process training from Day 1 of your journey with us.
You will be the key point of contact for our customers, communicating via email, phone and in person. Attention to detail and flawless administration skills will help you succeed in closing the deal. You may be expected to drive some of the most prestigious vehicles on the market, therefore a full UK driving licence is a must.
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
Responsibilities
- Communicating with customers via email, telephone and in person
- Achieve sales targets, achieving minimum profit objectives, as well as finance and insurance products
- Arranging and accompanying customers on test drives
- Completing mandatory paperwork and processes as required
- Become a true ambassador of the sales process, driving forwards all new and used car enquiry leads, whilst building a rapport with the customer to convert appointments into sales and ensuring all leads are maximised
- Live and breathe the brand, emulating a passion for driving to your customers and bringing a sense of excitement to their new car purchase
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The ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, a dedication to flawless customer service and will be passionate about the motor trade industry. Having lots of enthusiasm, drive and motivation is key to consistently achieve fantastic results.
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 talent to join our team. You will need to hold a full UK driving license as you may be expected to drive some of the most prestigious cars on the market!
Core 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
- Optional 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
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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. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.
Equal Opportunities
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.
Employment Checks
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.
Data Protection
We take our data protection responsibilities very seriously and are committed to upholding and respecting your privacy rights. Information about how we will process your data including the types of data we collect, the purposes for which we use it, who we may share it with and how long we keep it are set out in our privacy notice. It also includes information about your individual privacy rights. Please make sure you read our Privacy Notice so that you understand how we may collect and use your data.
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