Trade Sales Customer Advisor

Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.30pm Friday 8.30am to 5pm Saturday Rota Basis ( 1 in 4)

Salary: £26,174 per annum

Are you looking for a career-defining role and longing to be part of something new and exciting?! Charles Hurst Toyota are looking for an ambitious and talented Trade Sales Customer Advisor to join the team here at Boucher Road. We're looking for someone who is truly passionate about the automotive industry and has extensive knowledge within tyres / parts.

This role will report to Roy McMeekin the Parts Manager who is a pleasure to work with and will support you in your role to ensure you have the tools needed to success. The trade Sales Advisor is responsible for developing and growing the trade sales within the Trade Hub area.Identify and bring on-board new independent garages and body shops and visit existing customers to build and maintain strong and lasting relationships, reinforce and increase sales

Responsibilities

• Maintain own product knowledge and awareness of competitor activity
• Work within the identified sales strategy to increase sales revenues from higher segmented Customer accounts
• Assist, liaise with and support the Trade Hub team to ensure good working relationships and delivery of excellent Customer service
• Maintain accurate Customer records and adhere to the Data Protection Act
• Work with the Parts Manager and others to achieve sales targets and provide a joined-up approach to trade sales

Qualifications

You will have prior experience in a similar automotive environment with a proven track record in Tyres/Parts/Aftersales. We're looking for an enthusiastic and motivated self starter with a proven track record in building strong relationships and achieving sales targets in a B2B environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and negotiate a sale.

About Us

Lookers/Charles Hurst are proud to be one of the top three motor vehicle retailers in the UK, representing 32 vehicle manufacturers, selling and servicing a huge range of cars at over 150 franchised dealerships across hundreds of locations throughout the UK & Ireland. We recognise the hard work, flexibility and commitment of our people so we offer an industry leading benefits package. This includes competitive basic salaries plus;

• Enhanced holidays that increase with service
• Eligibility to join one of our car schemes
• Critical illness cover after 2 years and Life Assurance
• Smart Health - free access to support 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Enhanced paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• For some roles a company car and additional earning potential through commission or bonus.