Car Sales Executive


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£30,000 to £55,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Slough, SL1 4RF
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	6 Oct 2026
Closing date:	4 Nov 2026

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Summary

Car Sales Executive

Location: Slough

Salary: £30,000 Basic plus uncapped Bonus (Realistic OTE £55,000)

Guaranteed bonus for the first 3 Months.

Working Hours: 5 Day work week | Monday to Friday 08:30 – 18:00 (set day off), every Saturday 09:00 – 17:00, and 1 in 2 Sundays 10:00 – 16:00 (additional day off when working a Sunday)

We are recruiting for an experienced Car Sales Executive to join a Flagship main dealership in Slough. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven automotive sales professional looking to develop their career within a well-established dealership environment. Offering a strong basic salary, guaranteed commission for the first three months and an OTE of £55,000, this role provides excellent earning potential and great company benefits.

Car Sales Executive Company Benefits

- £30,000 basic salary with Realistic OTE of £55,000.

- Guaranteed commission for the first 3 months.

- Full Brand Training.

- 25 Day Holiday Plus Bank Holidays.

- Use of a company car.

- 5% employer pension contribution.

- Healthcare Plan.

- Employee Assistance Programme.

- Opportunity to develop within a franchised motor dealership.

Car Sales Executive Role

- Manage the car sales process from initial enquiry through to vehicle handover.

- Generate your own leads through proactive follow-up and customer outreach.

- Build strong relationships with new and existing customers.

- Deliver an excellent customer experience that encourages repeat and referral business.

- Achieve and exceed individual sales targets and KPIs.

- Follow the dealership sales process consistently and professionally.

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer information and activity on the CRM system.

- Promote relevant motor trade products and additional services.

- Provide customers with knowledgeable advice on vehicles, including electric vehicles (EVs).

- Represent the dealership professionally at all times.

Car Sales Executive Requirements

- Previous motor trade experience as a Sales Executive within a franchised motor dealership.

- Proven track record of generating your own sales opportunities.

- Target-driven with a strong desire to achieve and exceed sales targets.

- Disciplined approach to following a structured sales process.

- Experience maintaining accurate CRM records.

- Confident and clear communicator with the ability to build rapport quickly.

- Previous experience with Electric Vehicles (EV’s) would be beneficial, but not essential.

- Good knowledge of motor trade products.

- Full UK Driving Licence.

Please note all applications will be handled confidentially.

Consultant – Chandre Heunis

Reference: RPOALL

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.

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