Kia Sales Executive
Location: Chester, Cheshire, GB, CH1 1
Application Deadline: 2026-08-31
Job Posting Date: 2026-12-01T12:29:30.227
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.
Location: Chester Kia
Contract Type: Permanent, full time
Salary: OTE up to 50,000 per annum plus company car! (including 25,000 basic plus uncapped commission)
Hours: 44 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08:30 - 18:00, Saturday 09:00 - 17:00 & Sunday 11:00 - 15:00 (One day off in the week and weekends on rota basis)
Job Description
Chester Kia is recruiting for an ambitious and experienced Sales Executive to join our hard-working and friendly team on site. Specialising in either new car or used car sales, you will work alongside our passionate sales team to provide 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
Candidate Profile
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 would be be preferred but not essential as we are always on the lookout for new/fresh talent to join our team. You will hold a full UK driving license as you may be expected to drive some of the most prestigious cars on the market.
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, Smart Health 24/7 GP access, Dental insurance, Optional critical illness cover
- Financial Wellbeing: MyView PayNow, free will writing services, flexible life assurance, partner life assurance
- Leisure & Lifestyle: Discounted gym memberships, travel insurance, home and technology vouchers, bYond card with retail 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 team, 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, inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole selves to work and reach their full potential. If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment, including verifying recent employment, address, credit history, criminal record check, and driving license check if applicable. All offers are subject to a 6-month probation period.
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