Car Sales Executive

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car included

Bonus structure with uncapped earning

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training programmes

Fixed days off and weekend rota

Subsidised manufacturer car purchase (

Discounted MOT and servicing

Development opportunities in multi‑sit

Work-life balance

Job summary

Perfect Placement UK Ltd is recruiting on behalf of a client for a Car Sales Executive in Southampton, Hampshire. This role offers a base salary of £18,000 with on-target earnings exceeding £59,000 and includes a company car and a strong bonus structure.

The position provides opportunities for career progression within a growing multi-site group, with ongoing training and supportive management. Weekend rota and fixed days off promote work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in car sales or motor trade
• Proven track record of high customer satisfaction scores
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory procedures
• Good organisational skills for managing appointments
• Ability to prospect new customers proactively
• Full UK driving licence with clean record preferred

Responsibilities

• Meet and exceed monthly and annual sales targets
• Maximise profitability on each sale
• Provide excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction and loyalty
• Present options, accessories, warranties, and finance facilities
• Develop product knowledge and act as brand ambassador
• Manage customer appointments and follow up on leads
• Work in fast-paced environment during stock expansion

Skills

Customer service

Sales targets

Organisational skills

Initiative

Full UK driving licence

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for the position of Car Sales Executive in Southampton, Hampshire. This Car Sales Executive role offers an excellent opportunity for motivated motor trade professionals to develop their careers within a reputable dealership group.

• Basic salary of £18,000 with an on-target earnings (OTE) exceeding £59,000
• Company car included
• Attractive bonus structure with uncapped earning potential
• Opportunities for career progression within a growing group
• Supportive management team and ongoing training programmes
• Fixed days off in the week and a rota system for weekends, promoting work-life balance
• Access to a large stock of vehicles, including electric, hybrid, and petrol options
• Subsidised manufacturer car purchase schemes for family members
• Discounted MOT and servicing
• Future development opportunities within a multi-site group

Duties of a Car Sales Executive:

• Achieving and exceeding monthly and annual sales targets
• Maximising profitability on each sale as a Car Sales Executive
• Providing excellent customer service to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Presenting customers with options, accessories, extended warranties, and finance facilities
• Developing product knowledge, including features and benefits
• Acting as a brand ambassador with full understanding of all vehicles and related products
• Managing customer appointments and following up on sales leads
• Working in a fast-paced environment, especially during periods of stock expansion

Requirements of a Car Sales Executive:

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a car sales role within the motor trade
• Proven track record of high customer satisfaction scores
• Knowledge of compliance and regulatory procedures
• Organisation skills to manage customer appointments effectively
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and actively prospect new customers
• Full UK driving licence with a clean record preferred
• Customer-facing experience from retail, hospitality, or similar sectors will be considered