Sales Executive

Overview

Birchwood Group is a forward-looking company with retail stores, workshops and facilities based across the south coast of Sussex and Hampshire. Reporting to the General Sales Manager, we are looking for an experienced highly motivated individual with a passion for providing exceptional levels of customer service, to join our busy sales department at our Destination Motorcycles dealership in Christchurch, Dorset. This is a challenging role where customer care always comes first. You will support and guide customers every step of the way throughout the purchase of their new vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Identify and encourage potential customers
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Produce suitable options to the customer and adapt to their buying strategy
• Negotiate and close sales deals to meet or exceed targets
• Liaise with colleagues and other departments to provide seamless service
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Must have previous sales experience in automotive industry
• Motorcycle licence (essential)
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem‑solving, organisational and time management skills
• Ability to meet tight deadlines
• Self‑motivated, able to work on own initiative without constant supervision
• Excellent interpersonal skills and able to create relationships at all levels
• A flexible approach
• Excellent IT skills and technological skills

Working Hours

Monday – Friday 08:30 – 18.00, Saturdays* 08:30-18:00 (1st April – 30th September)

Monday – Friday 08:30- 17:00, Saturdays* 08:30-16:30 (1st October – 31st March)

*Day off during the week in lieu of Saturday working.

Benefits

Competitive Salary, access to use demonstration bikes, Staff Purchase Scheme, Car Benefit Scheme, Health Shield – Health Cash Plan, Reduced Winter Hours & No Sundays!

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, unfortunately, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding the status of their application. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks, please assume you were unsuccessful on this occasion.