Job Title: KIA PBV Commercial & Used Vehicle Sales Executive
Location: Shelly Motors | Middleton Garage, Bognor Regis, PO226DF
Salary: £25,000 Basic | OTE £45,000 – £55,000 (Uncapped
Working Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Closed Sundays + 1 day off during the week)
About Us
Middleton Garage is an established, trusted automotive dealership dedicated to delivering exceptional service and quality vehicles to our community. We are excited to announce our appointment as a franchise partner for Kia’s brand-new Purpose-Built Vehicle (PBV) lineup. To support this landmark growth, we are looking for a motivated and ambitious Sales Executive to join our team.
The Role
As a Commercial & Used Vehicle Sales Executive, you will play a key role in launching Kia’s state-of-the-art PBV commercial range alongside our existing, quality inventory of used cars. You will work closely with both retail and business customers to identify their requirements, deliver tailored solutions, and build lasting professional relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial New Vehicle Sales
- Sell new commercial vehicles to both private and business customers.
- Develop relationships with local businesses, sole traders and SMEs.
- Identify opportunities for customers looking to replace or expand their commercial vehicle fleet.
- Proactively generate new business through telephone, email, online enquiries and face-to-face activity.
- Understand customers' businesses and recommend the most appropriate vehicle solution.
- Maintain regular contact with prospective commercial customers.
- Build a strong pipeline of future commercial vehicle opportunities.
- Manage the sales process from initial enquiry through to vehicle delivery.
- Keep up to date with new commercial vehicle products, specifications, finance and manufacturer campaigns.
- Develop repeat business and customer referrals.
Used Vehicle Sales
- Sell used cars and commercial vehicles from our existing stock.
- Handle showroom, telephone, website and online sales enquiries.
- Conduct professional vehicle presentations and demonstrations.
- Arrange and conduct test drives.
- Appraise part-exchange vehicles and maximise opportunities.
- Present finance, warranty and additional products where appropriate.
- Maintain regular follow-up with customers following enquiries and quotations.
- Work towards individual and team sales targets.
- Ensure all customer and sales information is accurately recorded within our systems.
- Deliver an excellent customer experience throughout the buying process.
- Conduct professional vehicle handovers and ensure customers understand their new vehicle.
Business Development
A key part of this role will be developing our commercial customer base.
You will be encouraged to actively identify and approach local businesses across Bognor Regis, Chichester, West Sussex and the surrounding areas.
This could include:
- Local tradespeople.
- Builders and construction companies.
- Electricians and plumbers.
- Delivery and logistics businesses.
- Small business owners.
- Self-employed customers.
What We Are Looking For
- Proven experience in automotive sales (commercial or used car sales experience is a strong advantage).
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated drive to meet and exceed monthly targets.
- Valid UK driver's license.
What We Offer
- Competitive £25,000 basic salary with realistic OTE earnings of £45,000 to £55,000.
- 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.
- Great work-life balance (Closed Sundays, plus a scheduled day off during the week).
- Staff vehicle opportunities.
- Optional private healthcare plan.
- Full franchise training on the new Kia PBV range.
Pay: £25,000.00-£55,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person