Sales Executive

Salary/rate:£40,000 – £55,000+ OTE
Type of work desired:Permanent
Desired work region:Lancashire
Relocation possible:No
Reason for leaving:Looking for a new Challenge
References on file:8433
Sector:Sales Executive
Post Date:May 12, 2026
Ref:8433
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Meet Our Recruiter

About Profile

This candidate is a highly experienced automotive Sales Executive with over 10 years’ experience working within main dealer and specialist automotive sales environments. Their background combines strong showroom sales ability with excellent telephone-based sales experience, making them highly effective at converting enquiries into completed deals and building long-term customer relationships.

They are particularly strong within finance and add-on product sales, with extensive experience selling warranties, ancillary products and structured finance packages alongside vehicle sales. Comfortable working within KPI and target-driven environments, they consistently maintain strong enquiry follow-up, prospecting activity and pipeline management to maximise sales performance.

Their experience includes handling inbound showroom, online and telephone enquiries, qualifying customer requirements, structuring deals and negotiating effectively to secure repeat and referral business. They are also highly confident using CRM systems to manage customer pipelines and maintain regular follow-up activity throughout the sales process.

Alongside automotive retail experience, they have previously worked within regulated finance environments, further strengthening their communication, objection handling and relationship-building skills. Professional, resilient and commercially focused, they are now looking for a fresh Sales Executive opportunity where they can continue progressing within the motor trade.

Key Experience & Strengths

Over 10 years’ automotive sales experience
Finance and add-on product sales
Inbound and outbound telesales
Customer qualification and needs analysis
Prospecting and pipeline development
CRM and follow-up management
Negotiation and deal closing
Main dealer and premium brand experience
Target and KPI-driven performance
Strong objection handling and communication skills
Repeat business and customer retention focus
Full UK driving licence

What They’re Looking For

Sales Executive role within a professional dealership environment

Salary Expectations

£40,000 – £55,000 OTE

Availability

Looking for a new challenge

Location

Looking for roles within 30–40 minutes of Preston

This candidate would be a strong fit for a dealership looking for a commercially driven Sales Executive with strong finance sales ability, excellent customer engagement skills and a proven track record within target-driven automotive sales environments.

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