Sales Executive

OTE Overview

Mercedes-Benz of Eastbourne

Salary: £25,000 per annum, £55,000 OTE, Uncapped

Hours: 44 hours per week

Thanks to our hard work and continuous success, Lookers Mercedes-Benz of Eastbourne is expanding its sales team and is currently recruiting for an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our enthusiastic and friendly team on site. As a Sales Executive, you will specialise in both New and Used car sales, focusing on providing a world-class customer motoring experience! You will work alongside our established passionate sales team of 7 Executives to ensure our customers always receive the best service.

Joining our hardworking sales team, you will be a team player with exceptional communication skills, enabling you to build rapport with colleagues and customers. Ben, our General Sales Manager, and his team will play a key part in your success through ongoing training and support, regular 1-to-1s, and in-house sales training. All of this will help to strengthen 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.

Responsibilities

• Communicating with customers via email, telephone, and in person, ensuring you create a welcoming environment at all times.
• Listening attentively to customers' wants and needs 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 relevant departments throughout the sales process to ensure an efficient and smooth transaction.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be self-motivated to get on with the job, and be passionate about their work. 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 is preferred but not essential, as we are always looking for new and 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. A member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch. For further information about this vacancy, please email .

About us

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a wide range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our most valuable asset. We value their commitment to the business, which is why we continually work to provide a market-leading rewards and benefits package.

• Competitive salaries with clear pay scales as you develop
• Generous annual leave allowance that increases with length of service
• Eligibility to join our colleague car plans and cycle-to-work scheme
• Enhanced maternity, adoption (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
• Tech scheme to get the latest tech at reduced cost, eye care scheme, and discounted shopping vouchers
• Employee assistance programme and free access to Smart Health, providing 24/7 GP services for employees and their immediate families

Lookers and Charles Hurst are equal opportunities employers. We are committed to a discrimination-free, inclusive working environment that empowers our employees 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 your start date. These include verification of recent employment, address, credit history, and a standard criminal record check. For roles requiring driving, a driver's license check will also be carried out.