Used Car Sales Executive

Octane Recruitment Limited; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Octane Recruitment Limited in Hinckley is seeking an experienced Used Car Sales Executive to join a high-volume used car showroom. You will greet customers, understand requirements, and guide them through vehicle choices, test drives, and financing options.

Role requires face-to-face automotive sales experience, a full UK driving licence, and the ability to work Saturdays and Sundays with two weekdays off. Competitive base salary with uncapped commission and realistic OTE expectations.

Qualifications

• Previous face-to-face sales experience within automotive or a similar retail environment.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to complete FCA accreditation training.
• Ability to work every Saturday and Sunday, with 2 days off during the week.
• Strong communication, negotiation and closing skills.
• Professional approach with excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Welcome customers and guide them through the vehicle buying process.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable used vehicles.
• Manage showroom appointments and follow up sales enquiries.
• Arrange test drives and present vehicle features and benefits.
• Introduce finance options and additional products.
• Negotiate sales and achieve monthly vehicle sales targets.
• Deliver excellent customer service from initial enquiry through to handover.

Skills

Face-to-face sales

Negotiation

Closing skills

Customer service

Communication

FCA training readiness

Job description

Used Car Sales Executive – Hinckley

We are recruiting for an experienced Used Car Sales Executive, Car Sales Executive, Vehicle Sales Executive or Sales Consultant to join a busy used car supermarket in Hinckley. Applicants must have previous face-to-face sales experience within automotive sales or a similar retail environment, hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK. Previous motor trade experience is desirable but not essential.

Location: Hinckley, Leicestershire

Salary: £22,000 basic + Uncapped Commission

OTE: £48,000+ | Top Performers £60,000+

Hours: 42.5 hours per week | Every Saturday and Sunday, with 2 days off during the week

Branch Opening Hours: Monday to Friday 10:00am–9:00pm on a rota basis| Saturday 10:00am–8:00pm | Sunday 10:00am–6:00pm

Ref: WOOJ | 31840

Why Apply?

• £48,000+ realistic OTE with uncapped commission
• Top performers earning £60,000+
• High volume of customer appointments and sales leads provided
• Large used vehicle stock of approximately 550–600 cars
• 28 days annual leave
• Ongoing sales training and career progression
• Established, high-volume used car supermarket

Used Car Sales Executive Role

• Welcome customers and guide them through the vehicle buying process
• Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable used vehicles
• Manage showroom appointments and follow up sales enquiries
• Arrange test drives and present vehicle features and benefits
• Introduce finance options and additional products
• Negotiate sales and achieve monthly vehicle sales targets
• Deliver excellent customer service from initial enquiry through to handover

Used Car Sales Executive Requirements

• Previous face-to-face sales experience within automotive or a similar retail sales environment
• Previous Car Sales Executive experience is desirable but not essential
• Strong communication, negotiation and closing skills
• Confident working towards sales targets and commission
• Professional approach with excellent customer service skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Right to work in the UK
• Willingness to complete FCA accreditation training
• Ability to work every Saturday and Sunday, with 2 days off during the week