Sales Executive

Octane Recruitment Ltd; Romford; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency is looking for a full-time Car Sales Executive based in Romford, UK. The ideal candidate will facilitate customers through their vehicle purchase journey, providing tailored advice and generating leads. Responsibilities include test drive arrangements, effective communication, and building trust with customers. A minimum of one year in car sales and a full UK driving licence are necessary. Competitive salary of £22,000 plus uncapped commission, OTE £48,000 annually.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Company Car

Generous holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• 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 and managing a pipeline of leads.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers through the entire vehicle purchasing journey, offering tailored advice.
• Arrange test drives and upsell add-on products.
• Generate and qualify leads through various channels.
• Ensure high levels of organisation to manage appointments and follow-ups.
• Build long-term rapport with customers through active listening and empathy.

Skills

Customer relationship management

Lead generation

Effective communication

Multitasking

Negotiation skills

Job description

Overview

Car Sales Executive
Location: Romford
Salary: £22,000 basic per annum + uncapped commission + company car, OTE £48,000 +
Hours: full time

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, then please in the first instance, send me your CV and I will contact you on receipt.

All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

Consultant: Robert Samuels - Octane Recruitment
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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.