Car Sales Executive

Perfect Placement; Seaford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car with fuel card

Supportive sales team

Career progression

Brand innovation

Job summary

Perfect Placement is seeking an experienced Car Sales Executive in Seaford to join a franchised main dealer’s high-performing team. The role focuses on work/life balance, professional growth, and representing a leading EV/hybrid brand known for reliability and customer satisfaction.

Core duties include meeting sales targets, maximising profitability through warranties and finance options, and delivering exceptional customer care. A UK driving licence and strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of automotive sales experience.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work within regulatory requirements and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed monthly/annual vehicle sales targets.
• Maximise profitability through warranties and finance options.
• Deliver exceptional customer satisfaction and foster loyalty.
• Explain options, accessories, extended warranties, and finance facilities.
• Develop knowledge of product features, accessories, and pricing.
• Act as a brand ambassador with professionalism and product knowledge at all times.
• Maintain compliance with dealership policies and regulations.
• Proactively prospect for new customers and follow up on leads.
• Ensure high standards of customer care throughout the sales process.

Skills

Automotive sales

Communication

Customer service

Time management

Prospecting

UK work right

Job description

A well-established franchised main dealer in Seaford, East Sussex, is seeking an experienced Car Sales Executive to join their high-performing sales team. This opportunity offers a rewarding career with a focus on work/life balance and professional growth. The successful Car Sales Executive will be representing a leading EV and hybrid brand known for innovation, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

Benefits of a Car Sales Executive:

• Basic salary of £16,500 with a realistic OTE of £40,000
• Monday to Friday working hours from 08:30 to 17:30, with a day off in the week
• Saturdays from 08:30 to 17:00, with no Sundays required
• Company car with fuel card, including private use
• Supportive and stable sales team environment
• Opportunity to work with a brand recognised for technological advancement and industry-leading support
• Genuine career progression in a professional, customer-focused dealership

Duties of a Car Sales Executive:

• Achieve and exceed monthly and annual vehicle sales targets
• Maximise profitability on vehicle sales through effective selling of warranties and finance options
• Deliver exceptional customer satisfaction and foster customer loyalty
• Clearly communicate options, accessories, extended warranties, and finance facilities to customers
• Develop a thorough knowledge of product features, accessories, and pricing
• Act as a brand ambassador, maintaining professionalism and product knowledge at all times
• Maintain compliance with regulatory requirements and dealership policies
• Proactively prospect for new customers and follow up on sales leads
• Ensure the highest standards of customer care throughout the sales process

Requirements of a Car Sales Executive:

• Proven experience in automotive sales, ideally with at least 3 years within the motor trade
• Well-organised with strong planning and time management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to work within a regulatory environment and meet deadlines
• Confidence in prospecting and following up sales opportunities
• Genuine passion for the automotive industry and a customer-centric approach
• Right to work within the UK