Sales Executive

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Car Sales Executive in Hessle. This role offers a competitive basic salary of £20,000 along with an uncapped commission structure and a company car, with on-target earnings of over £50,000. The successful candidate will guide customers through the vehicle purchasing journey, requiring excellent sales skills and customer service. Applicants should have a full UK driving licence and at least one year of experience in car sales. Benefits include generous holidays and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Company car

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in car sales, preferably in a dealership.
• A full UK driving licence is required.
• Ability to thrive in a high-pressure, commission-based environment.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through the vehicle purchasing journey.
• Arrange test drives and showcase vehicle features.
• Generate and qualify leads through various channels.

Skills

Customer service

Sales techniques

Lead generation

Job description

Car Sales Executive

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: 29488

Benefits

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

Role

• 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 send me your CV and I will contact you upon receipt.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Consultant: Jordan O'Connor – Octane Recruitment