Sales Executive
Location
Stoke-on-Trent
Contract
Permanent, 35 hours per week
Salary – £23,000 – £26,000 DOE with realistic OTE of £40,000+ (uncapped commission)
Company benefits – Pension, Medicash plan, employee discounts, 25 days annual leave entitlement increasing with length of service.
Location – Stoke on Trent, 5 mins walk from station with onsite car parking. Whilst we can support working from home if you wish, you will need to be comfortable commuting into the office when needed.
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Sales Executive to join our sales team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to start or grow their career in sales. You’ll receive full training and ongoing support to help you succeed in a fast-paced, rewarding environment with uncapped commission.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of the automotive industry, ideally in relation to SaaS solutions but not required. You’ll be talking to UK independent car & van dealerships about our award-winning SaaS products and Digital Marketing services, to generate leads and close sales. You’ll be comfortable with a consultative sales approach – understanding the dealerships pain points and providing solutions to help them buy and sell more vehicles, more profitably, more often.
About Click
In today’s dynamic Motor Dealer environment, Click Dealer understand the importance of new, innovative solutions to improve dealer performance and build customer loyalty.
We have over 20 years’ experience, with over 1,700 dealership clients and a portfolio of award-winning products including: websites, dealer management systems, lead management, stocking solutions, finance technology and lead generation SEM services.
The Clickers, as staff here are affectionately known, are the key to our success and we aim to provide them with a supportive and entrepreneurial work environment that fosters collaboration and allows our people to take responsibility, be successful, improve our business, improve our customers’ business and grow their own skills and personal development.
Key Responsibilities
- Sales Strategy Development: Develop and implement effective sales strategies to achieve revenue targets and drive business growth.
- Client Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong, long-lasting relationships with clients, understanding their needs and providing solutions that meet or exceed expectations.
- Lead Generation: Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities through outbound phone and email activity.
- Product Knowledge: Develop a deep understanding of our automotive SaaS products, including features, benefits, and competitive advantages, to effectively communicate value propositions to clients.
- Negotiation and Closing: Lead negotiation processes and close sales agreements, ensuring favourable terms for both the dealer and the company.
- Market Research: Stay informed about industry trends, market developments and competitor activities to identify new opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.
- Sales Reporting: Maintain accurate records of sales activities, pipeline and forecasts using CRM software. Provide regular reports to management on sales performance and progress towards targets.
- Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including product development, marketing, training and customer support to ensure a seamless customer experience.
About You
- Comfortable working to KPIs and targets
- Focused, with an eye for detail
- Team player & quick learner
- Understand dealership’s processes and ways of working
- Resilient individual who is receptive to change
- Computer literate including pipeline/CRM management software
- Able to continually improve through feedback
What will help you succeed in this role
- Experience in either using or selling Dealer Management System software
- Experience within the motor industry advertising sector
- Experience selling websites and/or digital marketing services
- Knowledge of automotive media and/or automotive industry admin systems
- Good verbal and written communication skills
Why work for Click Dealer?
Click Dealer has been operating for over 20 years – originally founded by the Moxham family who continue to run the business. We provide a range of SaaS (Software as a Service) solutions to independent used car & van dealerships – including websites, dealer management system, and digital marketing solutions. We’ve won multiple awards and have a strong reputation in our industry.
It’s important that all our team members (or ‘Clickers’ as we affectionately call our employees) feel part of our Click family – we want you to feel welcome here.
Everyone is a part of something extraordinary
Here, we have a culture, team, and atmosphere in which every Clicker’s work is valued and important.
Your work is always appreciated and recognised
We can never give enough praise or recognition to our Clickers. Whether that’s through treating them to lunch or giving them a shout out in Microsoft teams.
You can lean on and trust us
All of our Clickers massively respect and appreciate one another, making the Click Dealer environment one that brings a great sense of belonging. Here you can lean on and trust your coworkers to work with you.
You’re constantly encouraged
We’re always encouraging and helping our Clickers to do better and continuously learn. We provide clear pathways for career progression, with access to support and training to help get you there.
Everyone is treated fairly
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, which means that we are proud to fairly reward people for their efforts and achievements, as well as provide our employees every opportunity to provide feedback and talk to us if there is an issue.
We know that you have a life outside of work with your own needs and desires – we put real value on inclusivity and people’s wellbeing. You can expect:
- Flexible working environment – whether you prefer being in our office or would rather work predominantly at home, we can support flexible working arrangements.
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service level. We encourage our team to book their holidays and take a break!
- Medical plan, including an Employee Assistance Programme. Our plan offers a range of services, including: a virtual GP service, 24/7 help line, and help with optical & dental costs.
- Training & Development – we want to support our Clickers with growth and upskilling. If there’s an opportunity you’re interested in, we are all ears!
Positions you might have held before
Sales Executive | Lead Generator | Account Manager
The finer details
Winton House, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2RW – close to bus and rail links.
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