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, well‑being, and life outside of work.
Position
Colchester Ford Transit Centre is recruiting for an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our hard‑working and friendly team on site, consisting of 3 Sales Executives selling New & Used Commercial Vehicles.
Contract Type: Permanent, full time
Salary: OTE up to £50,000 per annum plus company car (including £25,000 basic plus uncapped commission)
Hours: 44 hours per week, 9:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday to Friday and 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday (1 in 3)
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
Liaising with various departments within the dealership to provide the best service to all our customers
The Sales Executive plays a key role in driving vehicle sales by building strong customer relationships, providing excellent customer service and delivering a positive buying experience. The role involves understanding customer needs, showcasing vehicles, guiding clients through the purchasing process, and closing sales. The ideal candidate is result‑driven, has a passion for the automotive industry, and possesses excellent communication and negotiation skills. You will be expected to hit targets so ambition and hard work are essential.
Previous experience in a similar position and within the motor trade is preferred but not essential as we are always looking for fresh talent. A full UK driving licence is required.
Benefits
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
Free 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.
Equal Opportunity
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.
Employment Checks
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.
Privacy Notice
We take our data protection responsibilities very seriously and are committed to upholding and respecting your privacy rights. Information about how we will process your data including the types of data we collect, the purposes for which we use it, who we may share it with and how long we keep it are set out in our privacy notice. It also includes information about your individual privacy rights. Please make sure you read our Privacy Notice so that you understand how we may collect and use your data.
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