Car Sales Executive
| Posting date: | 09 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £20,000 to £50,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 February 2026 |
| Location: | Canterbury, Southern, CT1 1BN |
| Company: | Perfect Placement UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 58872267 |
Summary
We are pleased to present an exclusive opportunity to join our esteemed client as a Car Sales Executive in Canterbury, Kent. This role is integral to a rapidly expanding, forward-thinking automotive brand renowned for its innovation in electric and hybrid vehicles. The Car Sales Executive role offers a compelling career trajectory within a recognised dealer group, celebrated as a Motor Trader Employer of the Year and a Great Place to Work.
Benefits:
- Competitive basic salary of £20,000 along with an OTE exceeding £50,000 via uncapped bonuses.
- Company car provided, offering flexibility and enhancing appeal.
- Generous holiday entitlement: 25 days plus bank holidays, with entitlement increasing based on length of service.
- Comprehensive manufacturer training and continuous professional development through the Learning Academy.
- Access to staff discounts including vehicle purchases, servicing, and parts.
- Additional benefits: pension scheme, life assurance (2x salary), cycle-to-work scheme, eye care vouchers, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing services.
- Recognition awards for loyalty, above and beyond efforts, and long service.
Duties:
- Engage with customers to deliver a first-class buying experience.
- Achieve and surpass individual and team sales targets through relationship building and consultative sales techniques.
- Stay informed about new models and advanced features to provide expert guidance.
- Build and maintain long-term customer relationships through excellent post-sale service.
- Participate actively in product training and industry updates to maintain a high level of product knowledge.
Candidate Specification:
- Proven sales background, ideally within the automotive industry or comparable retail sectors.
- Target-driven with a strong ability to close sales effectively.
- Professional, positive, and customer-focused attitude.
- Full UK driving licence is essential.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on rapport-building and customer satisfaction.
- Motivation to develop within a dynamic and innovative automotive environment.
This Car Sales Executive vacancy is based in Canterbury and is ideal for applicants with motor trade experience. Our client will not forward your CV without prior contact; therefore, providing a reliable daytime contact number, preferably your mobile, is essential.
To explore this opportunity or find out about additional automotive roles within Canterbury or Kent, please contact Martin Bane at Perfect Placement. Our dedicated team of automotive recruitment consultants is passionate about connecting jobseekers with the most suitable roles in the industry.
If you are interested in a career move as a Car Sales Executive or wish to discuss your options, do not hesitate to get in touch today. For applicants applying from overseas, please specify your UK right-to-work status within your CV.
Benefits:
- Competitive basic salary of £20,000 along with an OTE exceeding £50,000 via uncapped bonuses.
- Company car provided, offering flexibility and enhancing appeal.
- Generous holiday entitlement: 25 days plus bank holidays, with entitlement increasing based on length of service.
- Comprehensive manufacturer training and continuous professional development through the Learning Academy.
- Access to staff discounts including vehicle purchases, servicing, and parts.
- Additional benefits: pension scheme, life assurance (2x salary), cycle-to-work scheme, eye care vouchers, employee assistance programme, and wellbeing services.
- Recognition awards for loyalty, above and beyond efforts, and long service.
Duties:
- Engage with customers to deliver a first-class buying experience.
- Achieve and surpass individual and team sales targets through relationship building and consultative sales techniques.
- Stay informed about new models and advanced features to provide expert guidance.
- Build and maintain long-term customer relationships through excellent post-sale service.
- Participate actively in product training and industry updates to maintain a high level of product knowledge.
Candidate Specification:
- Proven sales background, ideally within the automotive industry or comparable retail sectors.
- Target-driven with a strong ability to close sales effectively.
- Professional, positive, and customer-focused attitude.
- Full UK driving licence is essential.
- Strong interpersonal skills with an emphasis on rapport-building and customer satisfaction.
- Motivation to develop within a dynamic and innovative automotive environment.
This Car Sales Executive vacancy is based in Canterbury and is ideal for applicants with motor trade experience. Our client will not forward your CV without prior contact; therefore, providing a reliable daytime contact number, preferably your mobile, is essential.
To explore this opportunity or find out about additional automotive roles within Canterbury or Kent, please contact Martin Bane at Perfect Placement. Our dedicated team of automotive recruitment consultants is passionate about connecting jobseekers with the most suitable roles in the industry.
If you are interested in a career move as a Car Sales Executive or wish to discuss your options, do not hesitate to get in touch today. For applicants applying from overseas, please specify your UK right-to-work status within your CV.