Automotive Sales Consultant

Shape the Future of Auto Trading at Gumtree

Are you ready to be a founding member of a high-impact sales function within a household name? This is a rare opportunity to move beyond the conventional sales role and become a pivotal force in Gumtree’s exciting transformation. We are revolutionising Gumtree into a modern, cutting-edge marketplace where every transaction is safer, simpler, and more enjoyable. As our Automotive Sales Consultant, you will be launching and scaling our new dealer acquisition program a critical growth area for the business.

Location: London Waterloo, hybrid working applies with 3 days in the office and 2 days at home.

About The Role

As an Automotive Sales Consultant, you will be the face of Gumtree’s dealer network and a true market expert. You will take ownership of the full sales cycle, from proactively identifying and contacting independent and small-to-medium car dealerships across the UK, to closing deals and ensuring successful onboarding. You will use your consultative selling expertise to develop a deep understanding of each dealer\’s unique business needs, demonstrating how Gumtree’s powerful advertising solutions can drive vehicle sales and deliver a strong return on investment. You will be a vital link, providing crucial market feedback to help shape our product development and refine the sales strategy.

Gumtree is an equal opportunities employer, valuing diversity and is strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants.

What’s in it for You?

• A competitive base salary and an attractive, uncapped commission structure.
• The opportunity to be a key player in a high-growth area of a well-known business.
• A hybrid working model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and personal development as the team grows.
• A vibrant, collaborative, and supportive company culture based in our modern Waterloo office.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, income protection, and more.

What We’re Looking For

• You’ll have a proven track record in B2B sales, specifically identifying and qualifying new business opportunities within the automotive sector.
• A deep understanding of the UK automotive industry, including the operational needs, challenges, and goals of car dealerships.
• You are a resilient, proactive, and results-driven self-starter who thrives in a dynamic, target-oriented environment.
• You excel at communication and negotiation, with the ability to build rapport and trust quickly with key decision-makers.
• You’ll have previous experience with CRM Software (e.g., Salesforce) and be comfortable interpreting performance data to diagnose customer issues.
• Previous experience selling digital advertising, SaaS, or classified listings products would be a bonus.