Sales Executive


Company:	Octane Recruitment Ltd
Salary:	£27,250 to £53,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newbury, RG14 2BX
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Nov 2026
Closing date:	9 Dec 2026

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Summary

Car Sales Executive - Permanent/Full Time

Location: Newbury (RG14 2BX)

Salary: £27,250 Basic Salary | OTE £53,000

Hours: 41 Hours Per Week, 5-Day Working Week with Weekends on a Rota

Job Reference: 31049

Why Apply

- £27,250 Basic Salary with OTE of £53,000

- Company Car Provided

- 5-Day Working Week

- Opportunity to Represent Chery or Omoda Jaecoo

- Join an Established Automotive Retail Group

- Up to 25 Days Annual Leave Plus Bank Holidays

- Company Pension Scheme

- Life Insurance

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Cycle to Work Scheme

- Employee Referral Programme

- Company Sick Pay

- Staff Discounts on MOTs and Vehicle Repairs

- Comprehensive Training and Personal Development Plan

- Career Progression Opportunities with Growing Automotive Brands

Car Sales Executive Role

- Welcome customers and assist them in finding their ideal vehicle

- Represent the Chery or Omoda Jaecoo vehicle range within the showroom

- Generate sales leads through telephone calls, emails and customer follow-ups

- Conduct face-to-face customer appointments and sales consultations

- Provide detailed information on vehicle specifications, features, pricing and finance options

- Arrange and conduct vehicle test drives

- Carry out used vehicle appraisals and assess part-exchange vehicles

- Accurately record vehicle condition, damage and defects during appraisals

- Build strong customer relationships and deliver excellent customer service

- Maintain professional vehicle displays and showroom presentation standards

- Participate in dealership sales events and promotional activities

- Work towards individual sales targets and dealership performance objectives

- Maintain accurate customer records and follow up on sales opportunities

Car Sales Executive Requirements

- Previous experience as a Car Sales Executive, Vehicle Sales Executive or Automotive Sales Executive

- Minimum 2 Years' Experience in Motor Trade Car Sales

- Proven ability to achieve sales targets and generate new business

- Excellent customer service and communication skills

- Confident conducting vehicle presentations and test drives

- Experience handling customer enquiries and sales leads

- Knowledge of vehicle part-exchange and appraisal processes

- Professional presentation and a customer-focused approach

- Self-motivated with a proactive attitude towards sales

- Ability to work independently and as part of a dealership sales team

- Willingness to work weekends on a rota

- Full Driving Licence

- Must have the right to work in the UK

How to Apply

If you're interested in this Car Sales Executive vacancy in Newbury, please submit your CV or contact Octane Recruitment for further information.

We have opportunities available across both the Chery and Omoda Jaecoo sales teams.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Consultant: T'Don Kennedy - 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.

We also recruit for similar positions including Car Sales Executive, Vehicle Sales Executive, Automotive Sales Executive, Sales Consultant, Sales Advisor, New Car Sales Executive, Used Car Sales Executive and Business Manager roles across the UK.

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