Car Sales Executive

Command Recruitment; Grays; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Staff discounts

Training & progression

Career development

Job summary

Command Recruitment is seeking an experienced Car Sales Executive for an established automotive retailer in Thurrock. The role offers a £22,500 basic salary plus an uncapped bonus scheme, with top performers earning £65,000+ per year.

You will manage showroom and online enquiries, guide customers through the sales journey, and build lasting relationships while aiming to exceed targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within automotive car sales.
• Strong track record of delivering excellent customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A target-driven and results-focused approach.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• The ability to identify opportunities and confidently close sales.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing showroom, telephone and online enquiries.
• Qualifying customer requirements and identifying suitable vehicles and products.
• Following an established sales process from enquiry through to close.
• Maximising sales and profitability opportunities.
• Delivering consistently high levels of customer service.
• Building strong, long-term customer relationships.
• Working towards and exceeding individual and departmental targets.
• Maintaining accurate and effective enquiry management.

Skills

Automotive sales

Customer service

Negotiation

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Car Sales Executive - Automotive Retail

Location: Thurrock

Salary: £22,500 basic + uncapped bonus

OTE: £65,000+ for top performers

An established and highly respected automotive retail group is looking to strengthen its sales team with an experienced Car Sales Executive.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established automotive sales professional to join a successful dealership with a strong reputation for customer service, excellent facilities and genuine opportunities for career progression.

The role offers a £22,500 basic salary plus an uncapped bonus scheme, with top performers currently achieving realistic earnings in excess of £65,000 per annum.

The Role

Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will be responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience while maximising every sales opportunity.

You will manage customers throughout the full sales journey, from initial enquiry through to negotiation and completion, making sure their requirements are fully understood and that appropriate products and services are recommended.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing showroom, telephone and online enquiries.
• Qualifying customer requirements and identifying suitable vehicles and products.
• Following an established sales process from enquiry through to close.
• Maximising sales and profitability opportunities.
• Delivering consistently high levels of customer service.
• Building strong, long-term customer relationships.
• Working towards and exceeding individual and departmental targets.
• Maintaining accurate and effective enquiry management.

About You

Previous automotive car sales experience is essential.

We are looking for an established Car Sales Executive who is confident, motivated and commercially focused.

You will need:

• Proven experience within automotive car sales.
• A strong track record of delivering excellent customer service.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A target-driven and results-focused approach.
• Strong influencing and negotiation skills.
• The ability to identify opportunities and confidently close sales.
• A full UK driving licence.

The Package

• £22,500 basic salary
• Uncapped bonus scheme
• £65,000+ realistic earnings for top performers
• Minimum 31 days' holiday, rising to 34 days with length of service
• Modern, state-of-the-art facilities
• Preferential rates on vehicles, parts and servicing
• Group contributory pension scheme
• Excellent career development and progression opportunities
• Manufacturer and in-house training
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
• Life insurance
• High street and online retailer discounts
• A supportive, established and people-focused working environment

If you're an experienced Car Sales Executive looking for a dealership that can offer strong earning potential, excellent facilities and genuine career progression, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Good people know good people - so if this isn't for you but you know someone who could be a great fit, we'd be happy to hear from you too