Sales Administrator

Vehicle Sales Administrator
Location: Lookers Chelmsford Ford
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £23,100 – £26,250 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:30pm

Lookers Chelmsford Ford is looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Vehicle Sales Administrator to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a growing team within a well-established dealership, working closely with our experienced administrators and sales executives.

About the Role:
This is more than just a typical Sales Administrator position. You will report directly to our knowledgeable Dealership Accountant, gaining hands-on experience and valuable mentorship from one of the best in the business. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your skills and build a rewarding career in the automotive industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately add newly purchased vehicles to stock records

• Maintain and update vehicle stock records

• Ensure all vehicle documents (V5s, MOT history, service records) are complete, accurate, and securely filed

• Tax all sold vehicles in advance of delivery

• Promptly create accurate sales invoices, aligned with customer order forms

• Verify documentation and payment before vehicle release to customers

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in an administrative role is essential

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

• A proactive, can-do attitude with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Experience using Kerridge is an advantage, but not essential – full training will be provided

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and experienced team

• Learn and develop under the guidance of a highly experienced Dealership Accountant

• Enjoy a clear path to career progression within the automotive industry

If you’re ready to bring your administrative skills to a thriving dealership and grow your career with one of the UK’s leading motor retail groups, we’d love to hear from you.

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 firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset. We value the commitment they make to the business which is why we are continually working to provide a market leading rewards and benefits package. 

• Competitive salaries with clear pay scales in place as you develop
• Generous annual leave allowance that increases with length of service
• Enhanced maternity leave, adoption leave (6 months full pay) and paternity leave (2 weeks full pay)
• Critical illness cover after 2 years plus life assurance and free will writing service
• Techscheme where you can get the latest tech for less and spread the cost, eye care scheme and discounted shopping vouchers
• Employee assistance programme and free access to Smart Health giving employees and their immediate families access to 24/7 GP services to support well being 

Lookers 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 driver's licence check will also be carried out.