Car Sales Executive

Perfect Placement; St Helens; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£25k base salary

OTE up to £50k

Contributory pension

Career development

3-day weekend off monthly

Job summary

Perfect Placement are recruiting on behalf of a client for a Car Sales Executive in St Helens. This role is ideal for experienced motor trade professionals seeking progression in a high-performing main dealer.

You will sell used vehicles, deliver outstanding customer service, and build lasting relationships while aiming to hit monthly targets. The package includes a £25,000 base salary with realistic on-target earnings up to £50,000 and 37.5-hour weeks Monday to Saturday.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of automotive sales experience
• Proven track record of meeting/exceeding sales targets
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Target-driven with a commercially minded approach
• Professional and confident manner
• Full UK driving licence
• Flexible during dealership opening hours
• Motivated and team-oriented attitude

Responsibilities

• Sell used vehicles to new and existing customers
• Manage full sales process from enquiry to handover
• Conduct vehicle presentations and test drives
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets
• Maximise every sales opportunity
• Provide excellent customer service throughout the buying process
• Handle customer queries professionally and efficiently
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and interactions

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Target achievement

Relationship building

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of our client for the position of Car Sales Executive in St Helens. This role offers an excellent opportunity for experienced motor trade professionals to further develop their careers within a high-performing main dealer. The Car Sales Executive will be responsible for driving sales of used vehicles, delivering exceptional customer service, and maintaining strong client relationships. The ideal individual will have a proven track record in automotive sales and the motivation to achieve and exceed sales targets.

Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary of £25,000 for individuals with 2+ years' experience
• Realistic on-target earnings of up to £50,000
• Permanent position within a successful main dealer
• 37.5 hours per week, with Monday to Saturday shifts
• A three-day weekend off once per month, in addition to regular days off
• Opportunity to earn high commissions
• Ongoing training and support
• Contributory pension scheme
• Career development opportunities

Duties of a Car Sales Executive:

• Sell used vehicles to both new and existing customers
• Manage the full sales process from initial enquiry to vehicle handover
• Conduct vehicle presentations and test drives
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets
• Maximise every sales opportunity
• Provide excellent customer service throughout the buying process
• Handle customer queries professionally and efficiently
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions

Requirements of a Car Sales Executive:

• At least 2 years' experience in automotive sales, ideally as a Car Sales Executive
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Target-driven, with a commercially minded approach
• Professional and confident manner
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work flexibly during dealership opening hours
• Motivated and team-oriented attitude