Car Sales Executive

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Executive to join fantastic Main Dealer in Guildford. We are looking for a driven, customer-focused individual with a proven track record in vehicle sales and a passion for delivering exceptional face-to-face customer service.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive basic salary of £24,000 basic
• Realistic OTE of £55,000
• Full-time, permanent position with working hours Monday to Saturday, with a day off in the week and NO SUNDAYS
• Company car, pension scheme, life insurance, staff discount scheme etc
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Personal development plan
• Excellent training and development pathways

Key Responsibilities

• Welcome customers, understand their requirements and assist them in selecting the right vehicle.
• Manage inbound enquiries and proactively generate sales leads by phone, email and other channels.
• Conduct customer consultations, vehicle demonstrations and test drives.
• Provide expert advice on vehicle specifications, features, pricing and finance options.
• Appraise customer part-exchange vehicles and accurately assess their condition.
• Follow up enquiries and manage customers throughout the sales process to maximise conversions.
• Maintain high standards of vehicle presentation, cleanliness and pricing.
• Support dealership sales events and promotional activities.

Candidate Requirements

• Exceptional customer service and communication skills are essential, alongside a proactive, driven and results-focused approach.
• The ideal candidate will have a genuine passion for the automotive industry and a strong determination to achieve sales targets. Previous experience working in a vehicle sales environment is essential, ideally within a main dealership or established motor trade business.
• You will be confident dealing with customers, able to build rapport quickly and motivated by delivering an outstanding customer experience while maximising every sales opportunity.

AutoPath Recruitment is a specialist automotive recruitment agency focused on connecting talented professionals with leading dealerships and automotive businesses. We specialise in recruiting across Sales, Aftersales, Parts and Technical positions, working closely with both candidates and clients to understand their requirements and deliver the right match.