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Sales Associate

As a Sales Associate at Hippo Fleet Solutions | Hippo Motor Group, you will play a pivotal role in managing our corporate client base, encompassing both new and existing client relationships. This fast-paced and dynamic role offers the opportunity to experience something different every day. We work with a diverse range of businesses—large and small, public and private—each with its own specific requirements that we strive to meet. Please review the job specification below thoroughly, and we look forward to receiving your application.

Hippo Fleet
Department
£25,000 and £35,000 OTE per annum
Salary
Full Time - Permanent
Employment Type
Job Reference
  • Liaise closely with the key account management team to ensure all onboarding processes for clients are followed and assist in managing existing client relationships.
  • Handle day-to-day issues related to payouts, working closely with internal departments and account managers to swiftly resolve any problems.
  • Maintain direct communication with finance companies and meet individual payout targets for each company.
  • Ensure all vehicles have a V5 document upon arrival, and diligently follow up on any that are missing.
  • Verify that all vehicles entering stock have the correct number of keys and promptly chase any missing keys.
  • Work towards achieving both individual and divisional sales and performance targets.
  • Maintain a high level of service and satisfaction by effectively communicating with customers through various formats, including email, phone, text, website submissions, and face-to-face interactions.
  • Perform a variety of administrative tasks related to vehicle sales, ensuring smooth operations.
  • Manage part exchanges and resolve any associated issues promptly and efficiently.
  • Address any issues related to funders and ensure they are resolved in a timely manner.
  • Oversee the management of warranties, ensuring all necessary documentation is accurate and complete.
  • Manage tasks related to insurance, ensuring all procedures are followed and issues are resolved.

 
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of individuals, from team members to senior executives. Proficient in both verbal and written communication, ensuring clear, concise, and persuasive messaging. Adept at building rapport and fostering strong relationships across various levels within an organization.
  • Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities. Proven track record of managing multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of productivity. Exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in documentation. Meticulous in reviewing and preparing documents, ensuring all information is accurate, complete, and aligned with company standards. Strong focus on maintaining precise records, which is critical for compliance, reporting, and decision-making processes.
  • Ability to work towards and achieve targets. Results-driven with a strong commitment to achieving and exceeding set goals. Experienced in setting measurable objectives and developing strategies to meet them. Skilled at identifying obstacles, problem-solving, and maintaining motivation to achieve success.
  • Proficient in using computer systems and software related to sales and finance. Extensive experience with a range of sales and finance software, including CRM systems, financial reporting tools, and data analysis platforms. Comfortable leveraging technology to streamline processes, enhance productivity, and support decision-making.
  • Expertise in cultivating and managing relationships with key stakeholders and corporate clients, ensuring their needs are understood and met. Skilled at identifying opportunities for collaboration and growth, negotiating contracts, and delivering tailored solutions. Ability to maintain long-term client relationships by providing consistent value, exceptional service, and strategic insights, leading to client satisfaction and retention.
  • Ability to work in a team and autonomously where required. Effective in collaborative environments as well as when working independently.
  • Able to adjust to changing circumstances while remaining focused and determined.
  • Lunch on Hippo when passing probation.
  • Departmental incentives
  • Works social events
  • 2 years’ service- an additional day annual leave and £100 meal
  • 5 years’ service- 2 additional days annual leave and access to private health care
  • 10 years’ service- 3 additional days annual leave and a voucher
  • Employee of the quarter scheme
  • Refer a friend scheme.
  • Time for you- the opportunity to earn up to 4 early finishes/late starts per year.
  • Internal development and progression opportunities
  • Hippo Legends scheme
  • Eye care vouchers
  • Access to BEN the employee wellbeing support service

Working Hours: Monday -Friday, traditional office hours, hybrid work available upon training completion, after hours work may be required at times based on timelines/projects.

Applying for the Job

To apply, please submit CV & Cover Letter to our recruitment team at careers@hippomotorgroup.co.uk, or use the form below. Please be sure to quote the relevant role reference number found at the top of this page. We look forward to hearing from you.

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