Job description

Begin your Automotive career.

Expansion of our current team means there is a huge opportunity to join our down-to-earth, hard-working, collaborative team at our FordStore showroom on the Strand Road Derry~Londonderry.

We are seeking a new enthusiastic, and target-driven Sales Executive to join our busy new & used car sales team. Working with the Ford brand and the largest family-owned independent Ford Dealer in Northern Ireland.

We offer a very competitive bonus scheme and on target earnings, with no limitations. You get paid for every sale! Plus a bonus scheme and incentives.

You will receive highly recognised and transferable training at the exclusive Ford Academy and learn valuable skills for your career in the Motor Industry.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the high standard of display at Desmond Motors, ensuring all cars are test drive/viewing ready.
• Complete each sale to Ford Standard.
• Accompany customers on vehicle test drives.
• Greet customers in a timely manner as they enter the showroom.
• Provide vehicle demonstrations for new and used cars.
• Ensure at all times throughout the sale process you are following all FDA guidelines.
• Assist your team to display & photograph the cars on the forecourt.
• Advise customer on the finance, monthly payments, trade-in options, and warranties available on vehicles.
• Up-sell accessories and add-ons at every opportunity.
• Provide an excellent experience for customers, creating customer loyalty and advocacy.

Qualification/Experience:

• Minimum of Maths & English G.C.S.E Grade C or equivalent.
• Experience in sales is advantage but not essential. Sales experience in cars or vans is an advantage.
• Must be self-motivated, target-driven, and have an enthusiastic personality.
• A true desire to excel in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly.
• Able to demonstrate drive, commitment, and enthusiasm; together with a willingness to contribute to your team and more importantly your customers.
• Listen well, influence & advise.
• Able to convince others in both positive and negative circumstances.
• Manage and close existing deals while cultivating new opportunities.
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge.
• Must be flexible to work weekends, nights, and bank holidays.
• Must hold a valid Driving licence.

Work Schedule:
Our Sales Executives work 5 out of 7 days each week which will include 1 late night until 7.30 pm and rotated Saturdays from 9 am to 2.30 pm. Bank holidays are half days and rotated. You will receive a full day's holiday for any Bank Holidays worked plus full days pay.

PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES

• Desmond motors looks to promote from within our workforce when possible.
• Due to constant exspansion great job progression opportunties

Family Business

• As a family business we like to treat our employees as Family !

Benefits

• Uncapped on target earnings based upon your sales performance
• Time back in lieu for bank holidays worked
• Company Car*
• Ford Privilege vehicle purchase scheme and savings for the family
• On-site parking
• Company events & social hours
• A Brand new car changed at regular intervals
• Company Mobile Phone
• Shirts, tie, and Coat provided
• Training at Ford Academy - all-expenses-paid
• Staff parties and work treats
• Discount on Service, Bodyshop, and Parts

*To be eligible for a company vehicle, you must have held a full manual driving licence for a minimum period of 6 months

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £26,000.00-£50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme
• Commission pay
• Performance bonus
• Quarterly bonus

Licence/Certification:

• Driving License (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 23/02/2023
Reference ID: SalesEx Derry
Expected start date: 24/02/2023