Used Car Sales Executive

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Silverlink Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK Until 8/22/2026 First posted November 20, 2025 Last posted November 20, 2025
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Overview

Used Car Sales Executive 

Location: Newcastle Volkswagen 

Contract Type: Permanent, full-time

Salary: £25,000pa Basic Plus Uncapped Commission

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 18:00 1 day off during the week Saturday 09:00 - 17:00 Every Other Sunday 10:30 - 16:00 

Lookers Newcastle Volkswagen for an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our hard-working and friendly team on site. Specialising in Used Car sales, you will work alongside our passionate sales team to provide Lookers first class customer service.

Joining our hard-working 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

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be self-motivated to crack on with the job and be 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 and within the motor trade is desirable. 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. 

About this role

Summary

Sell used cars, build customer rapport, arrange test drives, negotiate prices, complete paperwork

Job title

Used Car Sales Executive

Experience level

desirable previous experience in motor trade

Industry

automotive

Location requirements

On-site in Newcastle, UK, with some driving required

Salary

£25,000pa basic plus uncapped commission

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationfull UK driving license

Preferred skills

sales experiencemotor trade experience

Specializations

used carscustomer servicenegotiationtest drives
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK

On-site City
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