Sales Executive- FTC

Company: Lookers Motor Group Limited
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Location: Gateshead
Job Description:

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.

Job Summary

Lookers Kia & Kia PBV is recruiting for an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our hard‑working and friendly team on site, specialising in either new car or used car sales. You will work alongside our passionate sales team to provide first class customer service.

Joining our sales team, you will be a team player with exceptional communication skills which will enable you to build rapport with colleagues and customers. Our Sales Executives are the key points of contact and pay close attention to detail to understand all of our customers wants and needs.

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

Requirements

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be self‑motivated, ambitious and hard‑working. You should have previous experience in a similar position and within the motor trade, although fresh talent is also considered. You will hold a full UK driving licence, as you may be expected to drive some of the most prestigious cars on the market.

Benefits

Core Benefits

  • Competitive salary with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
  • Generous annual leave that increases with 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
  • Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
  • Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
  • Optional critical illness cover

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
  • Flexible life assurance options

Leisure & Lifestyle

  • Discounted gym memberships
  • Travel insurance
  • 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 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.

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Posted: April 30th, 2026