Car Sales Executive

Perfect Placement UK Ltd; Watford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Car Sales Executive in Watford. This position offers a competitive base salary of £24,000 with an OTE of approximately £60,000. The ideal candidate will have sales experience, a passion for the automotive industry, and exceptional customer service skills. Work-life balance is supported with various employee benefits and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

33 days holiday

Access to retail discounts

Company pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sales Executive in a customer-facing role.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• A valid UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent product knowledge of the cars.
• Provide high levels of customer service.
• Meet sales targets and achieve OTE.

Skills

Proven sales experience

Exceptional customer service

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Energetic engagement

Job description

An exciting opportunity for a Car Sales Executive within the Watford area has arisen for our Motor Trade Client. The successful Car Sales Executive will be representing a Main Dealership Automotive Brand and will be well versed in providing exceptional levels of customer service.

Benefits

• Competitive basic salary of £24,000 with uncapped earning potential, with realistic on-target earnings reaching approximately £60,000 annually
• 33 days holiday each year, including bank holidays, to relax and recharge
• Access to exclusive retail discounts on new and used cars, servicing, and parts
• Company pension scheme to plan your future with confidence
• Industry-leading family-friendly policies supporting work‑life balance
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme to help reduce commuting costs
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals for ongoing wellbeing support
• Paid community volunteering days
• Share purchase plan offering a chance to invest in your future
• Rewards for successful employee referrals
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Life assurance with the option to increase coverage
• Flexible working arrangements available upon request

Duties

• Maintaining an outstanding product knowledge of the cars and vehicles you are selling
• Ensuring that you are providing an excellent level of customer service
• Carrying out Vehicle Demonstrations and Test Drives
• Meeting Car Sales Targets
• Advising on and upselling on finance, insurance and accessories

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Sales Executive or in a similar customer‑facing sales role, with a track record of meeting targets
• Enthusiasm for delivering exceptional customer experiences
• Strong organisational and communication skills with keen attention to detail
• An energetic approach to engaging with customers and colleagues
• A valid UK driving licence is essential
• A genuine interest in the automotive industry and a desire to succeed

It is essential that you hold a current UK driving licence and have a real passion for Car Sales and the Motor Trade.

For your hard work as a Car Sales Executive for our client you can expect to earn an OTE of £60,000 per annum.

To apply for this position, please forward your CV to Ben Loft quoting the job reference number or call our office for a chat about this position.

Perfect Placement are the UK’s Leading Automotive Recruitment Agency so if you are looking for a new job within the Motor Trade get in contact today.