Job Description

Overview
Lookers Gateshead Ford
Salary: OTE up to 50,000 with 25,000 basic plus uncapped commission!
Working Hours: (44 hours) between Monday to Friday 08:45 to 18:00, Saturday 08:45 to 17:00 and Sunday 11:00 to 15:00 (one day off midweek and alternate Sundays)
Lookers Gateshead Ford is recruiting for an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our hard-working and friendly team on site. Specialising in the sales of Used Cars, You will work alongside our passionate sales team to provide Lookers first class customer service.
Joining our passionate Sales Executives, you will be a team player with exceptional communication skills to build rapport with colleagues and customers. You will report to our Sales Manager who will help impact your knowledge and experience, allowing you to develop your skills and 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
• 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 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!
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 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.

Skills Required