Van sales Executive

Reed; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Company vehicle / allowance

Pension scheme

Manufacturer training

Career development

Employee discounts

Holiday allowance

Job summary

Reed Business Support is recruiting on behalf of a leading automotive retailer for a Van Sales Executive in Sittingbourne. You will promote and sell light commercial vehicles to business and private customers, building lasting relationships.

This full-time role offers a basic salary of £30,000–£39,000 with uncapped commission and performance bonuses, plus a company vehicle or allowance, pension, training and clear career development.

Qualifications

• Experience in automotive sales or related field.
• Proven track record of meeting sales targets and developing opportunities.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and MS Office.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell light commercial vehicles to business and private customers.
• Identify and develop new sales opportunities within local and regional markets.
• Build and maintain relationships to generate repeat business and referrals.
• Conduct consultations to understand business needs and recommend vehicle solutions.
• Manage the full sales cycle from enquiry to handover and discuss finance options.
• Maintain an active CRM pipeline and record interactions.
• Achieve individual sales targets and contribute to dealership performance.

Skills

Automotive sales

CRM experience

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Self-motivation

Tools

CRM systems

MS Office

Job description

Reed Business Support are recruiting on behalf of a leading automotive retailer for a Van Sales Executive to join their growing commercial vehicle sales team. This is an exciting opportunity for a driven sales professional who enjoys building long-term customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and delivering an outstanding customer experience.

Working within the commercial vehicle division, you will be responsible for promoting and selling a range of light commercial vehicles to both business and private customers, helping clients find the right solution for their operational needs.

About the Role:

• Proactively identify and develop new sales opportunities within the local and regional commercial vehicle market.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, generating repeat business and referrals.
• Conduct customer consultations to understand business requirements and recommend suitable vehicle solutions.
• Arrange and deliver vehicle demonstrations, test drives, and presentations.
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry through to handover.
• Discuss finance, leasing, and funding options in line with customer needs and company processes.
• Maintain an active sales pipeline and ensure all customer interactions are recorded accurately within the CRM system.
• Achieve individual sales targets and contribute to overall dealership performance.
• Keep up to date with market trends, competitor activity, and product developments.
• Work closely with sales support, administration, aftersales, and operational teams to ensure a seamless customer journey.
• Deliver exceptional levels of customer service before, during, and after the sales process.

About You:

• Previous experience within automotive sales is essential.
• Commercial vehicle sales experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and developing business opportunities.
• Strong relationship-building and account management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Comfortable using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Professional, customer-focused, and commercially aware.
• Full UK driving licence.

Salary & Working Pattern:

£30,000 - £39,000 basic salary plus uncapped commission and performance-related bonuses.

Full-time, permanent position

Benefits:

• Uncapped commission structure.
• Company vehicle or vehicle allowance.
• Pension scheme.
• Manufacturer and product training.
• Career development opportunities.
• Employee discounts.
• Holiday allowance plus bank holidays.
• Supportive team environment.
• Ongoing professional development