Sales Executive
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Position Overview & Specifications
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
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sales Executive roles across Desmond Motors's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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