Car Sales Executive

Command Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

31 days annual leave

In-house training

Career progression

Job summary

Command Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of a well-established automotive retailer in Romford for a Car Sales Executive. You will join a franchised dealership and work in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment delivering excellent service and helping customers find the right new or used vehicle.

The role covers the complete sales journey from enquiry to handover, with targets to hit, a realistic £65,000+ OTE, a £22,500 base and a company car.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Car Sales Executive in a franchised dealership or reputable retailer.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Strong negotiation and closing ability.
• Professional, customer-focused approach.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Sell new and used vehicles with high customer service standards.
• Handle enquiries from showroom visits, phone and online leads.
• Demonstrate vehicles and present finance/insurance products.
• Build long-term relationships for repeat business and referrals.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and follow dealership processes.
• Aim to exceed sales targets while FCA compliance.

Skills

Previous car sales experience

Targets achievement

Excellent communication

Negotiation and closing

Customer-focused

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Car Sales Executive - Romford

Location: Romford
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £22,500 Basic | Realistic OTE £65,000+ (Uncapped) | Company Car

Are you an experienced Car Sales Executive looking to join a successful franchised dealership in Romford? We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established automotive retailer seeking a driven sales professional who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable, high-performing team with strong enquiry levels, outstanding earning potential and genuine long-term career progression.

The Role

As a Car Sales Executive, you'll be responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience while helping customers find the right new or used vehicle to suit their needs. You'll manage the complete sales journey from initial enquiry through to vehicle handover, maximising every opportunity to achieve and exceed your targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Sell new and used vehicles while delivering first-class customer service
• Manage customer enquiries from showroom visits, telephone and online leads
• Conduct vehicle demonstrations and test drivesPresent finance, insurance and value-added products
• Build long-term customer relationships to generate repeat business and referrals
• Maintain accurate CRM records and follow dealership sales processes
• Consistently achieve and exceed individual sales targets while maintaining FCA compliance

About You

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Car Sales Executive within a franchised dealership or reputable independent retailer
• A proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong negotiation and closing ability
• A professional, customer-focused approach
• Full UK driving licence

Package & Benefits

• £22,500 basic salary
• Realistic OTE of £65,000+ (uncapped)
• Company car
• 31 days annual leave, increasing with length of service
• Manufacturer and ongoing in-house training
• Genuine career progression within a successful dealer group
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Staff discounts on vehicles, servicing and parts
• Retail and lifestyle discount platform
• Modern showroom with excellent facilities

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
• No Saturday working
• Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm (1 in 2 or 1 in 3 Sundays on a rota)
• Time off in lieu provided for Sunday working where applicable

This role offers an excellent work-life balance, with a consistent Monday to Friday schedule and only occasional Sunday working.

If you're an ambitious automotive sales professional looking to take the next step in your career with a respected dealership in Romford, we'd love to hear from you.