Sales Executive / Trainee Sales – World No.1 Car Brand. £40KOTE – 19510 Ref: 19510

Ready to join the largest car company in the world?

An exciting opportunity has just opened! Parks Motor Group is looking for a Sales Executive to join our Toyota team based in Carlisle.

You might have previously worked in a similar role, as an automotive sales executive or retail executive, demonstrating your ability to deliver great customer experiences.

If you get a buzz from personal interaction, listening and helping customers, we want to hear from you!

The Role at a Glance:

Position: Sales Executive / Trainee Sales
Location: Carlisle
Salary: £20,000 Basic (OTE £40,000+)
Type: Full-time Permanent - 5 Day Working Week (Some Weekend Work Included)
Benefits: Up to 30 Days Holiday, Company Vehicle, Full Manufacturer Training, Attractive Discounts When Purchasing New and Used Cars, Contributory Pension Scheme, Discounted Servicing and More…

About us:

As one of the leading Toyota Centres in the UK, we are passionate about ensuring our customers are always put first - every day, everywhere.

Established in 1971, Park’s is a private family-owned business, which takes great pride in being Scotland’s leading independent motor Group. Our aim is to grow our business by continually exceeding customer expectations and delivering unparalleled levels of service.

Combined with Park's of Hamilton luxury coaches, we are proud to operate a strong portfolio of 29 of the UK’s leading car brands across 67 franchised outlets throughout Scotland and England.

The Sales Executive role:

As a Sales Executive, you will be highly skilled at discovering customer needs and matching those with the right product. You’ll be ready to apply your in-depth product knowledge to build the closest possible match between product and customer. As a Sales Executive with Parks - Carlisle, you’ll be proud to represent Toyota, and you’ll get great satisfaction from turning showroom visitors into loyal customers.

Joining us as a Sales Executive provides the opportunity to develop your career with one of the world's most prestigious companies, working alongside some of the industry’s best talent. Toyota is one of the highest ranked Automotive Brands in the world and spends more on R&D than any other company, leading the way in Hybrid engine technology and innovation. We are constantly evolving so there is always something new just around the corner!

You will be responsible for:

1. Listening and talking to customers, to uncover their needs and build trust and rapport.
2. Being curious to learn and become ‘fluent’ in Toyota products and services.
3. Matching customer to product and maximizing opportunities through features and add-ons.
4. Guiding customers, advising them and adapting to their approach and buying strategy.
5. Encouraging customers to experience the product through a test drive.
6. Ensuring customer issues are resolved along the customer journey.
7. Maximizing opportunities for sales leads via multiple channels.
8. Willingly learning and showing an openness to change, new processes and new ideas.
9. Collaborating with colleagues across the business, providing a seamless service.
10. Representing the Toyota brand and values, proudly serving as an ambassador.

What we are looking for:

1. A full UK driving licence.
2. Eligibility to work in the UK.
3. Flexibility to work hours required to carry out the role effectively and take on infrequent travel for work and training purposes.
4. High standards of verbal and written communication.
5. Good level of general education - at least National 5s in English and Maths and ideally Highers (or equivalent).
6. Good IT skills, (MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and social media skills.
7. Interests that support your work-life balance.

What’s on Offer:

1. Uncapped earning potential through our extremely competitive commission package.
2. 5 day working week.
3. 30 days holiday.
4. You will be provided with a company vehicle if aged 21+.
5. Full manufacturer accredited training including fully funded travel.
6. BEN Automotive Assistance Program.
7. Discounted Servicing for you and your family.
8. Contributory Pension Scheme.
9. Refer a friend scheme earning £1000+ a year.
10. Attractive discounts when purchasing new and used cars.
11. Subsidised car leasing scheme accessible to you and your family.

Ready to join the largest car company in the world?

Since Toyota’s foundation, we have acted in accordance with our Guiding Principles to produce reliable vehicles and the sustainable development of society through ever-changing innovation and the provision of high-quality products and services.

Toyota will lead the future mobility society, enriching lives around the world with the safest and most responsible ways of moving people. Through our commitment to quality, ceaseless innovation, and respect for the planet, we strive to exceed expectations and be rewarded with a smile.

We will meet challenging goals by engaging the talent and passion of people who believe there is always a better way.

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