Posted: 10/10/2025
Job Ref: 29172
Sales Executive
Job Description
Car Sales ExecutiveLocation: Canterbury
Salary: £20,000 basic plus uncapped OTE and company car
Hours: full-time, Monday to Saturday with day off in the week
Ref: 29172
We have a new vacancy for a Car Sales Executive in Canterbury. My client is one of the UK’s largest dealer groups and represent some fantastic brands. This is a great opportunity for a Car Sales Executive to work with reputable dealership. If you're a Car Sales Executive currently on the lookout, then apply now!
Car Sales Executive Benefits
• Uncapped commission
• Company Car
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Pension scheme
Car Sales Executive 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
Car Sales Executive 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: Michael Rogers - 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.