Octane Recruitment
Sales Executive

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Car Sales Executive
Location: Poole
Salary: Basic £27,250 OTE £53,000 + Company Car
Ref: 30837
We are seeking a highly motivated Sales Executive to join our client's Main Dealership, with a fantastic sales team in Poole. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering and developing new business with the overall aim of increasing sales and profitability of the dealership.
Sales Executive Benefits:
- Brand accredited training and support.
- Career progression and development within a company.
- Generous Long service and loyalty awards.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
Sales Executive Responsibilities:
- Generate new business by researching potential customers and their needs.
- Analyse the market and develop and implement sales plans and strategies.
- Negotiate with potential customers to secure the best outcome for the company.
- Maintain contact with existing customers, and up-sell additional products and services.
- Ensure that customer service levels are maintained.
- Work autonomously and as part of a team.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Sales Executive Requirements:
- Previous experience in a Main Dealership setting is ESSENTIAL.
- Proven track record of success in achieving targets.
- Ability to develop relationships with customers.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.


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Octane Recruitment is a specialist Automotive and Motor Trade recruitment agency, working with main dealerships, bodyshops, tyre management companies, parts distribution centres, independent garages, fleet operators, HGV companies, import centres and manufacturers across the UK. We recruit across the motor trade and related industries.
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