Sales Executive
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Position Overview & Specifications
Location: Volkswagen Northallerton
Salary: £25,0000 + uncapped commission!
Hours: 46 hours, Monday - Friday 8:30am - 6pm (Day off during the week) Saturday 10am - 4pm. 1 in 3 Sundays (rota).
Lookers Volkswagen Northallerton is recruiting an ambitious Car Sales Executive to join their hard-working and friendly team.
Specialising in both new and used car sales, you will work alongside our passionate Sales team to provide our Lookers first-class customer service. Ideally, we’re looking for a candidate who has experience working within a similar role.
This will be a great opportunity to be a true team player and deliver 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 Gary Oliver (Car Sales Manager) who will help impart your knowledge and experience, allowing you to develop your skills and establish a strong career within the industry.
Responsibilities:Our Sales Executives are the key points of contact and pay close attention to detail to understand customers wants and needs.
This role will involve:
- 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. 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 and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Motor Vehicle Dealers
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales Executive roles across Lookers Motor Group Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Motor Vehicle Dealers.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £25,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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