Sales Executive


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£22,500 to £60,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Crawley, RH10 8JG
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	2 Oct 2026
Closing date:	31 Oct 2026

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Summary

We are recruiting for a Sales Executive, Car Sales Executive, Vehicle Sales Executive or Automotive Sales Executive to join a successful main dealership in Gatwick. Applicants must have previous automotive sales experience or a proven background in retail or high-value sales and hold a Full UK Driving Licence with the right to work in the UK.

Location: Gatwick

Salary: £22,500 basic + Bonus | OTE: £60,000

Hours: Monday to Saturday with a day off during the week, plus Sundays on a rota

Benefits:

- £60,000 OTE

- Competitive bonus scheme

- Birthday off every year

- Increased annual leave with length of service

- Company pension scheme

- Life Assurance

- Employee vehicle purchase scheme

- Discounts on vehicle servicing and parts

- Ongoing training and career progression

- 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

- Cycle to Work scheme

- Employee referral programme

- Long Service Awards

Company

This is a well-established family-run automotive retailer with a strong presence across Surrey and the surrounding areas. The business has built a long-standing reputation for customer service, representing major automotive brands across its dealership network. Employees benefit from a professional dealership environment with ongoing training, career development and opportunities to progress within the wider group.

Sales Executive Role

- Guide customers through the complete vehicle sales process from initial enquiry to handover

- Conduct vehicle demonstrations and test drives

- Follow up sales leads and prospect for new business

- Build strong relationships with new and existing customers

- Accurately appraise part-exchange vehicles and support the valuation process

- Promote suitable finance, insurance and additional products

- Complete sales administration accurately and ensure FCA and dealership procedures are followed

Sales Executive Requirements

- Previous automotive sales experience or a proven background in retail or high-value sales

- Strong communication, negotiation and customer service skills

- Target-driven with the ability to achieve sales objectives

- Confident using CRM systems and digital sales tools

- Professional and organised approach with strong attention to detail

- Full UK Driving Licence

- Right to work in the UK

How to ApplyIf you're interested in this Sales Executive vacancy, 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 Car Sales Executive, Vehicle Sales Executive, Automotive Sales Executive, Sales Consultant, Business Manager, Transaction Manager and Sales Controller roles across the UK.

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