Sales Executive Honda

We are seeking a dynamic and driven Sales Executive to join our expanding team at Gatwick Honda. This role is integral to our dealership’s success, offering an opportunity to represent leading automotive brands while delivering an exceptional customer experience.

As a Sales Executive, you will be responsible for guiding customers through their car-buying journey, from initial enquiry to final handover, ensuring they receive expert advice and a seamless service. This position is ideal for someone with a passion for sales, whether you come from a retail background or have experience in the automotive industry.

• Customer Engagement: Provide a warm and personalised experience to all customers, understanding their needs and preferences to recommend suitable vehicles.
• Sales Process Management: Follow the established sales process, ensuring compliance with company values and industry regulations.
• Product Demonstration: Conduct vehicle demonstrations, including test drives, highlighting key features and benefits to potential buyers.
• Prospecting and Follow-Up: Actively pursue sales opportunities through follow-up with existing customers and prospecting new leads.
• Sales Administration: Accurately complete all sales paperwork and ensure timely communication of the next steps to the customer, including finance options, part-exchange details, and delivery arrangements.
• Customer Relationship Management: Maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers through regular follow-up and providing ongoing support post-purchase.
• Vehicle Appraisal: Accurately appraise vehicles for part-exchange, collaborating with the sales management team to obtain valuations.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure all sales are conducted in accordance with FCA regulations and internal procedures.

We are looking for a motivated Sales Executive who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You should possess a passion for delivering outstanding customer service. Your ability to build rapport, coupled with a competitive edge and a keen eye for detail, will be crucial to your success in this role.

A full UK driving licence is essential, as you will need to drive and demonstrate a range of vehicles.

• Excellent face-to-face and telephone communication skills
• Ambitious and target-driven with a proven sales background
• Passionate about delivering exceptional customer service
• Organised with strong attention to detail
• A collaborative team player
• Comfortable using digital sales and CRM systems
• Professional, reliable, and well-presented

Founded in 1936 by the Frost family, Drift Bridge Group has grown from a single Epsom-based showroom into a multi-franchise, family-run dealer group.

Now in its third generation of family ownership, Drift Bridge Group remains a privately owned business, supplying new and used Audi, Honda, Volkswagen and Škoda vehicles, with Geely joining the group in 2026. Alongside vehicle sales, we provide full aftersales support and operate TPS branches in Chessington, Croydon, Brighton and Guildford.

Our family-focused values shape the way we do business, ensuring our customers and our people are treated with equal respect. We aim to create an environment where everyone feels part of the team, with a welcoming atmosphere and consistent service across all our sites.

We offer stability, clear expectations, and opportunities to grow. Teamwork matters here, and every role makes a difference. Join Drift Bridge Group and be part of a business that continues to evolve while staying true to its family-run values.

• Employee Recruitment Referral Payments
• Occupational Health Services
• Bonus Plans
• Exclusive Vehicle Benefits
• Discounted Servicing and Parts
• Increased Holidays with Service
• Birthday Off
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Discounts
• 24/7 Employee Support

At Gatwick Honda, we value diversity and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or disability.

Drift Bridge Garage Limited is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited I, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (registration number 313486). Permitted activities include advising on and arranging general insurance contracts and acting as a credit broker.

We can introduce you to a limited number of finance providers. We do not charge a fee for our Consumer Credit services and do not act as a financial adviser, fiduciary, or lender. Any commission received from lenders will be fully disclosed and you will provide informed consent to our receipt of these commissions.

All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18s or over, guarantees may be required.

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