Sales Executive

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales Executive to join the busy Sales department at our clients South Lakes retailer.
Our clients culture is all about the importance of people – we know that great people with the correct mind-set will flourish with us and ensure the future success of our business, all we ever look for is a person that will make us even better – is that you?
If you are looking for an exciting career selling incredible cars and working within a great team then this is a perfect opportunity for you.
If you are someone who is driven, a team player, enthusiastic and understands exceptional customer service this role could be perfect for you.
Your role
Your role is to ensure a seamless customer buying experience.
Day to day activities shall include the following: -

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  Understanding and adapting to the customers’ buying strategy and encouraging them to experience the product through test drives.

  
  


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  Agreeing price and payment methods including advising on any financing options with the customer direct, working within company guidelines.

  
  


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  Ensuring that each delivery is followed up with a personal phone call to check that the customer is happy with their purchase. Maintain contact with customers to build relationships and future business.

  
  


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  Planning and organising own daily sales activity – for example by telephoning sales prospects (previous/existing customers or general enquiries) to obtain new business.

  
  


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  Working alongside colleagues and other departments to ensure a seamless service to our customers.

  
  


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  Positively participating in training and development opportunities to assist the Group in achieving its aims and objectives.

  
  

Ideal Candidate
For this role, our client are looking for an individual who can demonstrate the following skills and attributes: -

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  Able to plan, organise self and meet agreed work deadlines.

  
  


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  Able to assimilate information quickly and provide considered responses.

  
  


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  Strong work ethic and adaptable to change.

  
  


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  Attention to detail and maintains good, accurate quality of work.

  
  


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  Ability to work to tight deadlines to achieve the business needs.

  
  


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  Able to react positively to organisational and market changes.

  
  


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  You must be IT literate (PC, Microsoft and web literate), and hold a full UK driving licence.

  
  

Hours, Benefits and Rewards - Monday – Friday, 8.30-6pm, with alternating weekends.
Salary – Basic £20,000 per annum, OTE £50,000.
About Our Client:
Our client are recognised as one of the UK’s leading independent automotive groups and represents some of the world's most prestigious automotive manufacturers including BMW, MINI, Land Rover, Volvo, Kia and Volkswagen. The family-owned company now employs over 1,200 people across ten franchise brands and four in-house brands from locations across the north of England and south of Scotland.
Rewards and Benefits:
As well as a competitive salary, we offer the following benefits:

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  30 days holiday a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays), plus an extra day off on your birthday.

  
  


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  Healthcare cash plan.

  
  


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  Employee vehicle-discount schemes.

  
  


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  Highstreet discounts

  
  


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  Childcare vouchers.

  
  


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  Cycle to work scheme.

  
  


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  Eyecare vouchers.

  
  


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  Free flu jabs.

  
  


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  Internal and manufacturer training.