New Car Sales Executive

Overview:

Colchester Ford

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Basic Salary: up to £50,000 OTE, including £25,000 basic plus Uncapped Commission Scheme

Working hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 to 18:00, Saturdays 09:00 to 17:00, Sundays 11:00 to 15:00 with a day off during week and every other Sunday off

Start Date: January 2026

Lookers Ford Colchester is recruiting for an ambitious and passionate Sales Executive to join our hard-working and friendly team on site. Specialising in New Vehicle sales, you will work alongside our sales team to provide Lookers first class customer service.

Joining our enthusiastic Sales Executives, you will be a team player with exceptional communication skills to build rapport with colleagues and customers. You will also be provided with our in-house sales training and continuous support from our established Sales Executives - this is an incredible opportunity which is not to be missed

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 all dealership departments to ensure a smooth and efficient Sales process

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be 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 with brand training 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 teams. 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.

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, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

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.

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.

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.