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Sales Executive

KPI People·Slough, South East·Posted 6 days ago
💰 £40-50k/year👑 Executive
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Job description

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Sales Executive - Slough-
Basic Salary - £22,500 -
OTE - £45,000 (uncapped) -
5 Day Working Week -
Company Car - 
Great Benefits Package -

Our client, an awarding winning National Dealer Group have the requirement for an experienced Car Sales Executive to join their busy franchised car dealership in Slough.
 
Our client offers you the following remuneration and benefits:
 
Basic salary of £22,500.
An uncapped OTE of £45,000.
Use of a Company Car.
5 day working week.
31 days paid annual leave, increasing to 33 days with longevity of service.
Birthday Leave, extra paid day off to celebrate your birthday.
Company Pension.
Life Insurance.
Dentist on Demand.
Staff discounts on vehicle sales, servicing, parts and labour across their dealer network.
Benefits Platform, discounts across a whole host of High Street partners.

Car Sales Executive your responsibilities will include:
 
Selling New & Used Vehicles
Introducing Finance, Insurance and Add-On Products
Handing Over Sold Vehicles
Prospecting Customers
Maximising every opportunity
Delivering the very highest levels of customer service

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Essential Requirements:
 
Minimum of 2 years car sales experience
Full UK Driving Licence

Desirable Requirements:
 
Franchised Dealership Experience

Remuneration & Benefits
 
Basic Salary £22,500
On Target Earnings £45,000 (uncapped)
5 Day Working Week
Use of Company Vehicle
Extensive benefits package
About Us:
KPI People are Dealership Recruitment Experts offering our candidates the very best Temporary and Permanent opportunities with leading UK Dealer Groups, Franchised Dealerships and Specialist Independents.
 
We are currently recruiting across the UK for Sales Executives, Business Managers, Retail Managers, Transaction Managers, Sales Managers and General Managers.
 
If you are interested in a new challenge, please contact us today for a completely confidential conversation, one of our experienced Recruitment Consultants look forward to speaking with you.
 


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Key skills

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Must-have skills
Minimum 2 years car sales experienceNew and used vehicle salesFinance and insurance product introductionFull UK Driving LicenceVehicle handover processCustomer prospecting
Nice-to-have
Franchised dealership experienceCRM system proficiencyAdd-on product upselling
Soft skills
Customer service orientationPersuasionSelf-motivationResilienceCommunicationInitiative
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Application advice

5 AI-generated recommendations to maximise your chances.

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⭐ Lead your CV personal statement with '2+ years car sales experience' as the advert lists this as an essential requirement — place it in the first two lines.

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📊 Quantify your sales performance: e.g. 'Consistently achieved 15+ unit sales per month, finishing top 3 in dealership league tables for 6 consecutive months'.

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🎯 Explicitly mention franchised dealership experience if applicable — the advert flags this as a desirable requirement that will differentiate your application.

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🤝 Include a bullet on finance and insurance penetration rates, e.g. 'Achieved 78% F&I penetration across new and used vehicle sales', as introducing F&I products is a core responsibility.

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🚗 Reference your full UK Driving Licence clearly in your CV header or skills section, as it is a non-negotiable essential requirement for this role.

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  • Achieved an average of 14 new and used vehicle sales per month across a 12-month period, ranking 2nd in a 10-person sales team at a franchised dealership.
  • Delivered 74% finance and insurance penetration rate on vehicle sales over 6 months, exceeding the dealership's 65% target and generating an additional £18,000 in F&I income.
  • Managed a prospecting pipeline of 120+ customers using dealer CRM, converting 22% of dormant leads into sold units within a 3-month campaign.

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Dear Hiring Manager,

KPI People's Car Sales Executive vacancy at the Slough franchised dealership caught my attention immediately — the combination of new and used vehicle sales, F&I product introduction, and an uncapped OTE structure aligns precisely with the work I have been doing for the past three years in automotive retail. Having consistently delivered strong unit sales and finance penetration rates in a franchised environment, I am confident I can contribute to the dealership's performance from day one.

My background in franchised car sales has given me a thorough grounding in the full sales process, from initial prospecting and needs qualification through to vehicle handover and post-sale follow-up. I have regularly introduced finance and insurance products to customers, achieving penetration rates above dealership targets, and I understand the importance of maximising every customer interaction whilst maintaining the highest standards of service.

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Interview questions

10 questions generated from this advert.

Technical

  • How do you structure a vehicle sales conversation from initial enquiry through to handover?
  • What methods do you use to introduce finance and insurance products without appearing pushy?
  • How do you manage your prospecting pipeline to ensure consistent monthly sales performance?
  • Describe your process for maximising add-on product attachment rates on a vehicle sale.
  • What experience do you have with manufacturer or dealer group CRM systems, and how do you use them to manage follow-ups?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time you turned a reluctant customer into a confirmed sale — what approach did you take?
  • Describe a situation where you missed your monthly sales target. How did you respond and what did you change?
  • Give an example of when you delivered exceptional customer service that resulted in a referral or repeat business.
  • Tell me about a time you had to handle a difficult customer complaint during or after a vehicle handover.
  • Describe a time you successfully upsold a finance or insurance product to a customer who initially declined.
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STAR answer examples

Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.

1Question

Tell me about a time you turned a reluctant customer into a confirmed sale — what approach did you take?

Situation: A customer came into the dealership to browse a used hatchback but was hesitant about committing, citing concerns about monthly affordability. Task: My goal was to understand the real objection and find a solution that worked within their budget. Action: I took time to do a proper needs assessment, then walked them through a PCP finance illustration that brought the monthly payment down to £289 — well within their stated budget of £300. I also included a service plan add-on at no extra monthly cost by adjusting the deposit. Result: The customer signed the same day, and three months later referred their partner, who purchased a nearly-new SUV. The two deals combined generated £1,400 in commission.
2Question

Describe a situation where you missed your monthly sales target. How did you respond and what did you change?

Situation: In January, I finished the month on 9 units against a target of 12, largely because my prospecting pipeline had run dry over the Christmas period. Task: I needed to rebuild activity quickly to avoid a second consecutive underperformance. Action: I blocked out two hours each morning for the following three weeks solely for outbound prospecting — calling 15 dormant leads per day from the CRM and following up on every test drive that had not converted in the previous 60 days. I also asked the service team to flag any customers collecting vehicles who had mentioned upgrading. Result: I closed 16 units in February, 4 above target, and the pipeline I rebuilt sustained above-target performance for the following quarter.

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