Octane Recruitment Ltd

Sales Executive

Coulsdon, London CR5 2AR

Key information

Pay
£24,000 - £55,000
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
15 Aug 2026
Closing date
13 Sep 2026

About this role

Sales Executive Vacancy

We are recruiting for a Sales Executive, Car Sales Executive, Vehicle Sales Executive or Automotive Sales Executive to join a busy dealership in Coulsdon. Applicants must have previous sales or customer service experience, a track record of working towards targets, hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK. Previous automotive sales experience is not essential, and candidates with strong transferable sales experience will be considered.

Job Details

Location

Coulsdon

Salary

£24,000 basic + Uncapped Commission

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8 - 6, Sundays on a rota, Day off in the week

Reference

31280

Sales Executive Company Benefits

  • Uncapped earning potential
  • 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays
  • Manufacturer-led training and ongoing development
  • Career progression across multiple sites
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life Assurance with options to increase cover
  • 24/7 access to healthcare professionals
  • Dedicated wellbeing support for employees and their families
  • Discounts on new and used vehicles and servicing
  • Exclusive retail discounts
  • Company share-purchase plan
  • Industry-leading family-friendly policies
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • One paid volunteering day per year
  • Employee referral rewards
  • Flexible working options available on request

Sales Executive Role

  • Guide customers through the complete vehicle sales process from initial enquiry to handover
  • Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable vehicles and products
  • Prospect for new customers by telephone and through dealership events
  • Manage enquiries and customer follow-ups effectively
  • Build strong product knowledge through ongoing training
  • Recommend appropriate additional products based on customer requirements
  • Achieve sales targets while delivering excellent customer service

Sales Executive Requirements

  • Previous sales or customer service experience
  • Proven ability to work towards and achieve targets
  • Strong communication, listening and relationship-building skills
  • Confident prospecting for new business and following up customer enquiries
  • Customer-focused with the ability to understand individual requirements
  • Good organisation and attention to detail
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Previous automotive or car sales experience is advantageous but not essential

How to ApplyIf you're interested in this Sales Executive vacancy in Coulsdon, please apply with your CV and one of our consultants will contact you upon receipt.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant

Robert Samuels

Octane Recruitment

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Octane Recruitment is one of the UK's leading Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agencies. We recruit across the UK for main dealerships, independent garages, bodyshops, fleet operators, HGV companies, manufacturers, engineering businesses and head office functions, placing permanent, temporary and contract staff. If this Sales Executive role isn't quite right, we also recruit for similar positions including Sales Executive, Car Sales Executive, Vehicle Sales Executive, Automotive Sales Executive, Sales Consultant, Business Manager, Transaction Manager and Sales Controller roles across the UK.