Commercial Manager jobs in United Kingdom

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.

Licensee Sales Outbound Specialist - Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire

Temporary, Full time

Monday-Friday: 9am-5:30pm

Salary: £32,000-£35,000 OTE per annum (included monthly sales bonus)

Operating out of Beaconsfield in Buckinghamshire, Vehicle Rental Services (VRS) is a specialist supplier of vehicles and services to a rapidly expanding national network of daily rental operators.

As part of Lookers Motor Group Limited—one of the UK’s largest motor retail groups representing multiple leading manufacturers—VRS benefits from strong industry expertise, scale, and reputation. This role sits within a dynamic and ambitious sales team, where building long‑lasting customer relationships is central to ensuring repeat business and exceptional customer satisfaction.

This position offers an exciting opportunity to join a fast‑paced sales environment, providing high‑quality support across both channels, with a particular focus on the Rent & Return sales process.

We are seeking an enterprising, confident, and tenacious individual with outstanding communication skills and a passion for delivering successful customer outcomes. Experience within the automotive sector and a proven track record in a target‑driven sales environment are highly desirable.

Reporting directly to the RR & OP Sales Manager and the Head of Sales & Marketing, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving sales performance and strengthening relationships across our established customer network. You will engage with a wide range of stakeholders, representing VRS with professionalism and credibility.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a motivated, target‑oriented sales team committed to delivering customer satisfaction and fostering long‑term partnerships.

Job Responsibilities:

• First call pick‑up for inbound sales enquiries
• Planned and proactive prospecting calls to Licensees to discuss new orders and defleet replacements
• Developing a detailed and enthusiastic understanding of the features and benefits of the vehicles on offer to the Licensee network
• Processing orders for the field‑based Sales Team
• Completion of associated sales administration duties

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
• 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
• 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.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

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