Posted: 24/02/2026
Job Ref: 30067
Sales Executive
Job Description
Car Sales ExecutiveLocation: Bury St Edmunds
Salary: £24,000 basic per annum + uncapped commission + company car, OTE £57,000 +
Hours: full time
Ref: 30067
We have an exciting new vacancy for a Car Sales Executive in Bury St Edmunds. My client is one of the UK’s largest and most respected dealer groups, representing a range of fantastic, market-leading brands. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven Car Sales Executive to join a reputable and well-established dealership known for its strong company culture and customer-focused approach.
The successful candidate will benefit from structured training, clear career progression, and the chance to work within a supportive, high-performing sales team. You’ll be responsible for delivering an outstanding customer experience from initial enquiry through to vehicle handover, while achieving and exceeding sales targets.
If you’re a Car Sales Executive currently on the lookout for your next challenge and want to develop your career with a leading dealer group, 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: Liam Bolton - Octane Recruitment
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Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.