Sales Executive

Octane Recruitment; Hessle; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency in the UK seeks a Car Sales Executive in Hull to guide customers through the vehicle purchasing journey. You will manage inquiries, arrange test drives, and help generate leads. The role requires at least a year of sales experience and a full UK driving licence. Offering a basic salary of £20,000 and OTE of £50,000+, this position includes uncapped commission and a company car.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Company Car

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in car sales; dealership background preferred.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Resilience and target-driven mindset necessary.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through the entire vehicle purchasing journey.
• Arrange test drives and explain optional extras.
• Generate and qualify leads proactively.

Skills

Customer service skills

Sales experience

Organizational skills

Target-driven mindset

Job description

Overview

Car Sales Executive – Hull

Location: Hull

Salary: £20,000 basic per annum + uncapped commission + company car, OTE £50,000+

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 6pm; Saturdays 8.30am to 5pm with a day off in the week; alternate Sundays 10am to 4pm.

Ref: 28979

Benefits

• Uncapped commission
• Company Car
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme

Role responsibilities

• Guide customers through the entire vehicle purchasing journey—from initial inquiry to final handover—offering tailored advice and securing the best market deals
• Arrange test drives, showcase vehicle features, explain optional extras (financing, insurance, warranties), and upsell add-on products
• Generate and qualify leads, proactively prospecting potential customers via phone, email, and showroom enquiries
• Communicate effectively in a fast-paced showroom environment, ensuring high levels of organisation to manage appointments and follow-ups
• Build trust and long-term rapport with customers through active listening, empathy, and responsive support

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of experience in car sales; dealership background preferred but not essential
• A full UK driving licence
• Resilience and target-driven mindset, with the ability to thrive in high-pressure, commission-based environments
• Highly organised, adept at multitasking, follow-ups, and managing a pipeline of leads

How to apply

If you are interested in applying for this Car Sales Executive vacancy, please in the first instance send your CV and I will contact you on receipt.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Consultant

Jordan O'Connor - Octane Recruitment

NTHOJ

About Octane Recruitment

Octane Recruitment is a leading recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries.

We are recruiting across the UK for Service, Aftersales and Parts - Service Advisor, Warranty Advisor, Warranty Administrator, Aftersales Advisor, Service Team Manager, Senior Service Advisor, Service Manager, Aftersales Manager, Parts Advisor, Parts Administrator, Parts Supervisor, Parts Managers.

Octane Recruitment covers a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential Appointments.