Octane Recruitment Ltd

Sales Executive

Maidstone, Kent ME20 7UB

Key information

Pay
£24,000 - £60,000
Hours
Full-time
Contract
Permanent
Posted date
26 Aug 2026
Closing date
24 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 Maidstone. Applicants must have previous sales or customer service experience, a proven ability to work towards targets and build customer relationships, hold a Full UK Driving Licence and have the right to work in the UK. Previous automotive sales experience is advantageous but not essential.

Job Details

Location

Maidstone

Salary

£24,000 basic + bonus,

OTE

£60,000+

Hours

Monday - Saturday, Day off in the week, Sundays on rota

Reference

31337

Sales Executive Company Benefits

  • Uncapped OTE of £60,000+
  • 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays
  • Manufacturer-led training
  • Ongoing career development and progression
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life Assurance with options to increase cover
  • 24/7 access to healthcare professionals
  • Dedicated wellbeing support
  • Discounts on new and used vehicles and servicing
  • Exclusive retail discounts
  • Company share-purchase plan
  • One paid volunteering day per year
  • Employee referral rewards
  • Cycle-to-work scheme
  • Family-friendly policies
  • Flexible working options available on request

Sales Executive Role

  • Guide customers through the complete vehicle sales journey from enquiry to handover
  • Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable vehicles
  • Prospect for new customers by telephone and through events
  • Manage sales enquiries and maintain consistent customer follow-up
  • Recommend appropriate additional products based on customer needs
  • Use customer enquiry management systems effectively
  • 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 customers and closing sales opportunities
  • Excellent organisation and customer follow-up skills
  • Ability to understand individual customer requirements
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Right to work in the UK
  • Previous automotive or car sales experience is advantageous but not essential

How to Apply If you're interested in this Sales Executive vacancy in Maidstone, 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

RSOJ

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, Business Manager, Transaction Manager and Sales Controller roles across the UK.