Sales Executive

Salary/rate:£45,000 – £55,000 OTE
Type of work desired:Permanent
Desired work region:Greater Manchester
Relocation possible:No
Reason for leaving:Looking for a new Challenge
References on file:7064
Sector:Sales Executive
Post Date:May 12, 2026
Ref:7064
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Meet Our Recruiter

About Profile

This candidate is a highly experienced Automotive Sales Executive with more than 20 years working within main dealer and independent automotive sales environments. Their background includes both new and used vehicle sales alongside experience running their own automotive brokerage business, giving them strong commercial awareness and excellent all-round sales ability.

They are experienced handling the complete vehicle sales process from enquiry generation and qualification through to finance presentation, objection handling, negotiation and vehicle handover. Customer-focused and commercially driven, they have built a reputation for developing strong customer relationships and consistently delivering excellent sales performance within target-driven dealership environments.

Finance and add-on product sales are a key strength, with previous experience structuring deals, selling finance products and managing FCA-regulated processes. They are also highly capable with part-exchange appraisals, stock purchasing and vehicle valuation, supported by strong negotiation skills and broad market knowledge.

Alongside showroom experience, they have also managed their own automotive business, sourcing stock, overseeing budgets, developing customer pipelines and maintaining strong client relationships. Organised, personable and highly self-motivated, they are now looking for a long-term opportunity within a professional dealership environment.

Key Experience & Strengths

Over 20 years’ automotive sales experience
New and used vehicle sales
Finance and add-on product sales
Customer qualification and needs analysis
Negotiation and objection handling
Part-exchange appraisals and vehicle valuation
CRM and customer pipeline management
Vehicle demonstrations and test drives
FCA-regulated sales processes
Automotive brokerage and business ownership experience
Strong customer retention and relationship management
Full UK driving licence

What They’re Looking For

Sales Executive role within a professional dealership environment

Salary Expectations

£45,000 – £55,000 OTE

Availability

Looking for a new challenge within a more professional environment

Location

Looking for roles within 30–40 minutes of Wigan

This candidate would be a valuable addition to any dealership looking for an experienced Sales Executive with strong negotiation skills, finance sales experience and a proven ability to generate repeat business and deliver consistent sales performance.

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