Posted: 28/07/2026
Job Ref: 31158
Sales Controller - Coulsdon
Job Description
Sales Controller role based in Coulsdon, supporting a busy dealership sales department and helping drive team performance, customer satisfaction and commercial results. This is a great opportunity for an experienced automotive sales professional looking to step into a key leadership role with strong earning potential, benefits and ongoing development available.Must have the right to work in the UK and a full UK driving licence.
Location: Coulsdon
Pay / salary: £35,000 basic per annum plus bonus, OTE £55,000
Job type: Permanent / full-time role
Shift and schedule: Dealership sales hours are typically Monday to Friday 8:30am–6:00pm, Saturday 8:30am–5:30pm and Sunday 10:00am–4:00pm; rota/working pattern to be confirmed.
Benefits:
• Competitive basic salary with uncapped performance bonus scheme
• Generous annual leave allowance (33 days including bank holidays, plus holiday purchase scheme)
• Company pension scheme with up to 7% employer matching contributions
• Life Assurance cover and employee vehicle purchase schemes
• Tailored personal development plan with manufacturer-accredited training facilities
• 24/7 access to online GP appointments and wellbeing support services
• Exclusive employee discounts across everyday retail, travel, tech, and gym memberships
• Cycle-to-work scheme and annual paid charity volunteering day
Company
You would be joining a well-established international automotive retailer with a large UK dealership network representing a broad range of major vehicle brands. The sales teams are focused on delivering a strong customer experience, achieving performance targets and developing colleagues through structured support, training and career progression opportunities.
Skills and experience
• Previous experience within automotive sales, ideally as a Sales Controller, Senior Sales Executive, Business Manager, Sales Manager or similar dealership sales role.
• Confident leading, coaching and supporting Sales Executives to achieve targets and maintain high standards.
Job Responsibilities for the Sales Controller role
• Support the day-to-day running of the sales department, helping the team deliver unit sales, profitability and customer satisfaction targets.
• Coach, guide and motivate Sales Executives, providing support with customer enquiries, deal progression and performance improvement.
• Assist with structuring and agreeing vehicle sales deals, ensuring they are commercially sound and completed in line with dealership processes.
• Maintain strong control of showroom activity, stock presentation, sales administration and customer follow-up.
If you would like to know more and be considered for the role, or simply want a Job Pack with more details, please apply.
Consultant: Robert Samuels – Octane Recruitment
RSOJ
Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with a variety of businesses across the sector.
If you would like to know more about these vacancies or any similar vacancies such as Sales Controller, Sales Manager, Business Manager, Senior Sales Executive or Car Sales Executive roles, then please get in touch.