Sales Executive

Salary/rate:£45,000 – £60,000 OTE
Type of work desired:Permanent
Desired work region:Cheshire
Relocation possible:No
Reason for leaving:Looking for a new Challenge
References on file:8177
Sector:Sales Executive
Post Date:May 12, 2026
Ref:8177
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Meet Our Recruiter

About Profile

This candidate is an experienced Automotive Sales Executive and Business Manager with more than 10 years working within main dealer environments. Their background combines strong front-line vehicle sales ability with finance and insurance expertise, making them highly effective at maximising profitability while delivering excellent customer experiences.

They are experienced handling both retail and B2B sales activity, managing customer enquiries, structuring finance packages and promoting additional products including warranties and protection packages. Commercially driven and target-focused, they have consistently exceeded sales and finance penetration targets throughout their career.

Alongside their sales performance, they also bring leadership experience from Business Manager positions, where they have supported and coached sales teams on upselling, compliance and customer engagement. Confident with CRM and DMS systems, they are highly organised when managing pipelines, prospecting activity and customer follow-up processes.

Customer-focused and commercially aware, they pride themselves on building long-term customer relationships while maintaining strong CSI performance and FCA-compliant sales processes. They are now looking for a fresh challenge within a progressive dealership environment where earning potential and career development are available.

Key Experience & Strengths

Over 10 years’ automotive sales experience
Vehicle finance and insurance sales
B2B and retail vehicle sales
Upselling and cross-selling techniques
Deal structuring and FCA compliance
CRM and DMS system proficiency
Business development and prospecting
Customer retention and repeat business
Business Manager and sales leadership experience
Staff supervision and coaching
Strong negotiation and closing ability
Full UK driving licence

What They’re Looking For

Sales Executive role within a professional dealership environment

Salary Expectations

£45,000 – £60,000 OTE

Availability

Looking for progression and a fresh challenge

Location

Looking for roles within 30–40 minutes of Stoke

This candidate would be a strong fit for a dealership seeking an experienced Sales Executive with excellent finance sales ability, strong customer relationship skills and the versatility to support both front-line sales and wider business performance.

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