Car Sales Executive

Octane Recruitment Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Healthcare Plan

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Car Sales Executive for a flagship dealership in Slough. The role offers a £30,000 basic salary with an uncapped bonus and a realistic OTE of £55,000, plus a guaranteed commission for the first three months.

You will manage the full sales process, generate your own leads, and build lasting relationships with customers while promoting EVs and other services.

Qualifications

• Experience in a franchised motor dealership.
• Proven ability to generate own sales opportunities.
• Disciplined and capable of following a structured sales process.
• Good knowledge of motor trade products.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage the car sales process from enquiry to vehicle handover.
• Generate own leads through proactive follow-up and outreach.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Deliver an excellent customer experience to drive repeat/referral business.
• Achieve and exceed sales targets and KPIs.
• Maintain accurate customer information and activity on the CRM.

Skills

CRM experience

Customer-facing

Relationship building

Target driven

EV knowledge

Tools

CRM system

Job description

Car Sales Executive

Location: Slough

Salary: £30,000 Basic plus uncapped Bonus (Realistic OTE £55,000)

Guaranteed bonus for the first 3 Months.

Working Hours: 5 Day work week | Monday to Friday 08:30 - 18:00 (set day off), every Saturday 09:00 - 17:00, and 1 in 2 Sundays 10:00 - 16:00 (additional day off when working a Sunday)

We are recruiting for an experienced Car Sales Executive to join a Flagship main dealership in Slough. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven automotive sales professional looking to develop their career within a well-established dealership environment. Offering a strong basic salary, guaranteed commission for the first three months and an OTE of £55,000, this role provides excellent earning potential and great company benefits.

Car Sales Executive Company Benefits

• £30,000 basic salary with Realistic OTE of £55,000.
• Guaranteed commission for the first 3 months.
• Full Brand Training.
• 25 Day Holiday Plus Bank Holidays.
• Use of a company car.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Healthcare Plan.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to develop within a franchised motor dealership.

Car Sales Executive Role

• Manage the car sales process from initial enquiry through to vehicle handover.
• Generate your own leads through proactive follow-up and customer outreach.
• Build strong relationships with new and existing customers.
• Deliver an excellent customer experience that encourages repeat and referral business.
• Achieve and exceed individual sales targets and KPIs.
• Follow the dealership sales process consistently and professionally.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer information and activity on the CRM system.
• Promote relevant motor trade products and additional services.
• Provide customers with knowledgeable advice on vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs).
• Represent the dealership professionally at all times.

Car Sales Executive Requirements

• Previous motor trade experience as a Sales Executive within a franchised motor dealership.
• Proven track record of generating your own sales opportunities.
• Target-driven with a strong desire to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Disciplined approach to following a structured sales process.
• Experience maintaining accurate CRM records.
• Confident and clear communicator with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Previous experience with Electric Vehicles (EV's) would be beneficial, but not essential.
• Good knowledge of motor trade products.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Please note all applications will be handled confidentially.