Drive Motor Retail Limited
Sales Executive

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Company Description
Drive Motor Retail Limited is an award-winning car and van dealership group with an annual turnover of approximately £400 million and over 800 team members across 30 sites in the UK. The company operates franchise dealerships for Vauxhall, Hyundai, MG, Leapmotor, Peugeot, and Citroen, providing a broad range of vehicles and services. With locations in the North East, South West, East Midlands, Hampshire, and Suffolk, Drive combines a strong national presence with a community-focused approach. Team members benefit from working in a dynamic, growth-oriented business that values customer service, local engagement, and long-term relationships.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site Sales Executive role based at our Aldershot dealership. The Sales Executive will engage with customers in the showroom and over the phone, providing advice on new and used vehicles, finance options, and additional products. Day-to-day responsibilities include managing leads, booking and conducting test drives, preparing and presenting quotations, and progressing deals from initial enquiry through to handover. The role involves maintaining accurate records in dealership systems, following up with prospects and existing customers, and working closely with colleagues to meet individual and team sales targets. The Sales Executive will also ensure vehicles and the showroom are presented to a high standard and uphold all compliance, brand, and customer service requirements.
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
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.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Qualifications


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
- Proven experience in automotive or retail sales, with the ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
- Strong customer service and relationship-building skills, with a professional and approachable manner.
- Confident communication and negotiation abilities, both face-to-face and over the phone.
- Solid numeracy and basic finance understanding to explain pricing, offers, and financing options clearly.
- Competence in using CRM and dealership systems, as well as standard office software.
- Full UK driving license and willingness to conduct customer test drives safely and responsibly.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and bank holidays, as required by dealership opening times.
- Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple enquiries while maintaining attention to detail.
- Experience in franchised dealership environments and knowledge of the brands represented by Drive are advantageous.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills