Car Sales Executive

AutoPath Recruitment Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Staff discount

Job summary

AutoPath Recruitment Ltd in Guildford is seeking an experienced Sales Executive for a leading Main Dealer. You will welcome customers, understand their requirements and help them select the right vehicle, delivering outstanding face-to-face service.

The role offers a £24,000 basic salary with a realistic £55,000 OTE, full-time hours Monday to Saturday with a day off in the week and no Sundays, plus a company car and benefits.

Qualifications

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills are essential.
• A proactive, driven and results-focused approach is required.
• Previous experience in vehicle sales is essential, ideally in a main dealership or motor trade.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers, understand their requirements and assist them in selecting the right vehicle.
• Manage inbound enquiries and proactively generate sales leads by phone, email and other channels.
• Conduct customer consultations, vehicle demonstrations and test drives.
• Provide expert advice on vehicle specifications, features, pricing and finance options.
• Appraise customer part-exchange vehicles and accurately assess their condition.
• Follow up enquiries and manage customers through the sales process to maximise conversions.
• Maintain high standards of vehicle presentation, cleanliness and pricing.
• Support dealership sales events and promotional activities.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Proactive

Driven

Results-focused

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Executive to join fantastic Main Dealer in Guildford. We are looking for a driven, customer-focused individual with a proven track record in vehicle sales and a passion for delivering exceptional face-to-face customer service.

What's on offer

• Competitive basic salary of £24,000 basic
• Realistic OTE of £55,000
• Full-time, permanent position with working hours Monday to Saturday, with a day off in the week and NO SUNDAYS
• Company car, pension scheme, life insurance, staff discount scheme etc
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Personal development plan
• Excellent training and development pathways

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome customers, understand their requirements and assist them in selecting the right vehicle.
• Manage inbound enquiries and proactively generate sales leads by phone, email and other channels.
• Conduct customer consultations, vehicle demonstrations and test drives.
• Provide expert advice on vehicle specifications, features, pricing and finance options.
• Appraise customer part-exchange vehicles and accurately assess their condition.
• Follow up enquiries and manage customers throughout the sales process to maximise conversions.
• Maintain high standards of vehicle presentation, cleanliness and pricing.
• Support dealership sales events and promotional activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills are essential, alongside a proactive, driven and results-focused approach.
• The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for the automotive industry and a strong determination to achieve sales targets. Previous experience working in a vehicle sales environment is essential, ideally within a main dealership or established motor trade business.
• You will be confident dealing with customers, able to build rapport quickly and motivated by delivering an outstanding customer experience while maximising every sales opportunity.