Job Description

Overview:
Newcastle Volkswagen
Position: Permanent Full Time
44 hours per week ,Monday to Friday 09.00 am to 18.30 pm
Saturday 09.00 am to 17.00 pm, Sundays 11.00 am to 15.00 pm On a rota basis ( day off during the week)
Up to 75,000 OTE (including 25,000 basic plus uncapped commission)
Lookers Newcastle Volkswagen is recruiting 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.
Joining our hard-working sales team, made up of a team of Sales Executives, you will be a team player with exceptional communication skills 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 Asif Pervaiz who will help impact 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

• 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

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, 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 license as you may be expected to drive some of the most prestigious vans 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.
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.
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
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
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. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage 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 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 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.

Skills Required