Car Sales Executive England, United Kingdom

About us
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We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Contract Type:
Permanent, full time

Salary: OTE up to £50,000 per annum plus company car! (including £25,000 basic plus uncapped commission)

Hours: 44 hours per week, Monday - Friday 08:30 - 18:00, Saturday 09:00 - 17:00 & Sunday 11:00 - 15:00 (One day off in the week and weekends on rota basis)

This is an exciting opportunity to join a high‑performing Lookers Kia dealership, representing a fast‑growing and highly regarded brand with an excellent product range. The role offers strong earning potential through a competitive commission structure, supported by consistent customer enquiries, high‑quality leads, and clear performance targets. You’ll work in a fast‑paced, customer‑focused environment where delivering great experiences is rewarded, while also benefiting from ongoing training, development, and clear progression opportunities within one of the UK’s leading automotive groups.

The role is responsible for delivering an exceptional customer experience throughout the full sales journey while achieving new car, finance, and add‑on product targets. The Sales Executive must maintain strong product knowledge of the Kia range, manage and follow up customer leads through the CRM system, and work collaboratively with the wider dealership team to maximise sales opportunities. All activity must be carried out in line with brand standards and compliance requirements.

The New Car Sales Executive will sell new Kia vehicles to private and business customers by identifying customer needs and recommending appropriate vehicles and finance solutions. The role includes conducting professional vehicle presentations and test drives, negotiating deals within company guidelines, completing accurate and compliant documentation, and managing customer relationships from initial enquiry through to vehicle handover.

Performance will be measured against key metrics including new car sales volume, finance and insurance penetration, customer satisfaction scores, effective CRM usage, and adherence to company and FCA compliance standards.

The role works closely with the dealership’s Sales Executives, Sales Management team, Business Managers, and support functions including administration and aftersales to ensure a seamless customer journey. The position reports directly to the Sales Manager.

• Communicating with customers via email, telephone and in person
• Suggesting suitable vehicles based on customer needs
• Arranging and accompanying customers on test drives
• Negotiating the final price for the sale
• Completing the relevant paperwork for each sale
• Liaising with various departments within the dealership to provide the best service to all our customers

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, be self‑motivated to crack on with the job and be passionate about what they do. You will be expected to hit targets so being ambitious and hard‑working is essential.

Previous experience in a similar position and within the motor trade would be preferred but not essential as we are always on the look out for new/fresh talent to join our team. You will hold a full UK driving licence as you may be expected to drive some of the most prestigious cars on the market!

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments
• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your…