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Sales Executive

Salary

£25,000-55,000 , per year , inc benefits

Location

Portsmouth, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Job type

Permanent

Sector

Sales

Job ref

X3-1286485

Job posted

Posted 37 minutes ago

Sales Executive / Trainee

Location: Portsmouth
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £25,000 – £55,000 OTE (Uncapped)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated and customer-focused individual to join a busy automotive dealership in Portsmouth as a Sales Executive.

This role is ideal for someone looking to either develop a career in automotive sales or build on existing dealership experience within a supportive, high-performing environment.

Full training will be provided, making this a great opportunity for candidates with strong sales or customer-facing backgrounds who are eager to learn and succeed.

The Role

You’ll be responsible for guiding customers through the full sales journey—from initial enquiry to vehicle handover—while delivering an outstanding customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Build rapport with customers, understanding their needs and recommending suitable vehicles
  • Deliver engaging vehicle demonstrations and test drives
  • Negotiate pricing, finance options, and payment methods within company guidelines
  • Manage the full sales process, including order placement and maintaining accurate records
  • Liaise with internal teams to ensure smooth vehicle preparation and delivery
  • Follow up with customers post-sale to ensure satisfaction and encourage repeat business
  • Proactively generate new business through calls, leads, and existing relationships
  • Participate in ongoing training and development to enhance product knowledge
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver a seamless customer experience

About You

  • Previous sales or customer-facing experience is essential
  • Automotive experience is preferred, but not essential
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Driven, target-focused, and motivated to succeed
  • Eager to learn and develop within a fast-paced environment
  • Organised with good attention to detail
  • IT literate (Microsoft Office and CRM systems)
  • Full UK driving licence required

Working Hours

  • 5-day working week (including weekends)
  • Weekday day off (rotational)
  • Weekend rota including Sundays and bank holidays
  • Typical hours between 08:30 – 18:00 (shorter hours on weekends)

What’s on Offer

  • £25,000 – £55,000 OTE with uncapped earning potential
  • Full training and ongoing development
  • Clear progression opportunities within the automotive sector
  • 30 days holiday including bank holidays (increasing with service)
  • Additional birthday leave
  • Pension scheme and life assurance
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Staff discounts and referral bonuses

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If you’re a driven individual with a passion for sales and customer service and you’re looking to build a long-term career, apply now!

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