Sales Executive

Octane Recruitment; Rushmere St Andrew; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Executive in Ipswich. The role requires building relationships with customers, providing exceptional service, and achieving sales targets. Ideal candidates will have experience in car sales or a customer-facing role and must possess excellent communication skills. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including a company car and ongoing training.

Benefits

Company car

Generous annual leave starting at 24 days

Discounts for friends and family

Access to a staff rewards portal

Health and wellbeing support

Ongoing professional training

Performance-based bonuses

Responsibilities

• Greet and engage customers, understanding their needs and preferences
• Present and demonstrate suitable new and used vehicles
• Organise and accompany customers on test drives
• Provide honest and transparent finance and product advice
• Handle all required paperwork and ensure FCA compliance
• Achieve individual and team sales targets
• Maintain accurate CRM records and customer details
• Ensure every handover is a positive and exciting experience

Skills

Experience in car sales or another customer-facing retail environment

Confident, enthusiastic, and target-driven attitude

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

Competence with CRM and office software

Full UK driving licence (held for at least 2 years)

Job description

Sales Executive - Ipswich

Location

Ipswich

Salary

£20,000 Basic - £50,000 OTE

Hours

Monday to Friday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Saturday: 8:30am - 5:00pm (with one day off during the week)
Alternate Sundays: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Overview

Are you a confident, motivated individual looking to take the next step in your career? We're seeking a dynamic Sales Executive to join a busy, customer-focused team in Ipswich. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for sales and customer service to thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy a rewarding career.

As a Sales Executive, you'll play a key role in guiding customers through their vehicle buying journey - from initial enquiry to final handover - ensuring every interaction is personal, professional, and memorable.

Benefits Package

• Company car
• Generous annual leave starting at 24 days (rising to 27 with service) plus bank holidays
• Discounts for friends and family
• Access to a staff rewards portal offering hundreds of exclusive deals
• Health and wellbeing support, including a medical cash plan and same-day GP access
• Ongoing professional training and manufacturer-accredited development programmes
• Performance-based bonuses and staff referral incentives

The Role - Sales Executive

This Sales Executive position is ideal for someone who thrives on building relationships and delivering exceptional service. You'll be responsible for engaging with customers in the showroom, online, and by phone, helping them find the right vehicle and finance options to suit their needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Greet and engage customers, understanding their needs and preferences
• Present and demonstrate suitable new and used vehicles
• Organise and accompany customers on test drives
• Provide honest and transparent finance and product advice
• Handle all required paperwork and ensure FCA compliance
• Achieve individual and team sales targets
• Maintain accurate CRM records and customer details
• Ensure every handover is a positive and exciting experience

About You

To succeed as a Sales Executive, you'll need:

• Experience in car sales or another customer-facing retail environment (preferred)
• A confident, enthusiastic, and target-driven attitude
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Competence with CRM and office software
• A full UK driving licence (held for at least 2 years)

Apply Now

Take the next step in your career journey today. Join a supportive team, achieve your goals, and thrive as a Sales Executive in Ipswich.