Sales Executive in Exeter

Hours: Monday to Friday 08:30 - 18:00 with an hour for lunch, plus Saturday mornings on a rota basis!

Location: Exeter, United Kingdom

Experience: Minimum 2 years' experience in vehicle sales

We’re looking for a driven and customer-focused Sales Executive to join our team. This role is key to delivering sales performance, building long-term customer relationships, and upholding our reputation for quality and excellence.

A little about us: At Carcomparison, we take the legwork out of leasing a new car or van. Since launching in 2018, we’ve helped thousands of customers across the UK find competitive car and van lease deals by working closely with a nationwide network of dealerships and funders. With hundreds of years of combined industry experience across our teams and a platinum trusted service rating, customers are in safe hands. We’re proud to offer expert guidance throughout the ordering process, award-winning ongoing support, and free UK mainland delivery — all from the comfort of home. Driven by choice, convenience, and value, Carcomparison exists to put customers firmly in the driving seat — and we’re always looking for talented people to help us continue that journey.

About the Role: As a Sales Executive you’ll be guiding warm leads through an engaging and supportive car leasing journey—no cold calling, just connecting with customers who have expressed interest. Your role is to understand each customer’s needs and preferences, recommending the perfect car at a market leading price. You’ll provide tailored guidance through the leasing process, offering as much or as little support as required. Day-to-day, you’ll manage inbound leads, build strong rapport with customers, and collaborate with funders, dealerships, and stakeholders to ensure every customer finds the ideal vehicle for their needs.

What can we offer you?

• Fuel and Insurance allowances per month
• Scottish Widows Salary sacrifice Pension Scheme available
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Life Assurance x 1 basic salary
• Excellent training and support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Long Service awards

What you’ll do:

• Respond to incoming calls with the highest level of efficiency and courtesy to deliver exceptional customer care
• Answer and professionally handle inbound calls within agreed parameters
• Follow the sales process consistently to meet and exceed performance targets
• Organise and prioritise your workload effectively, balancing multiple enquiries and tasks

What you’ll need:

• Industry experience? Bonus! But not a deal-breaker – we’re looking for the right attitude and attention to detail.
• Call experience is essential - outbound calling in volume would be advantageous
• A passion for guiding customers and exceeding their expectations
• Highly motivated and driven by results
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate: Exeter EX2 8ED: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

We are passionate about creating a diverse and inclusive place to work, with a commitment to equality and fairness at the heart of our values and everyday practices and policies. We aim to recruit, nurture and retain a diverse workforce that reflect the diversity of our customer base.

If you think you’re perfect for our Sales Executive role and would like to apply, click the button below to submit your application. We provide lots of help and advice on what we look for within the applications we receive and how you can make yours stand out. We know applying for jobs can be daunting and that sometimes the biggest barrier to pushing the button can be ourselves. Even if you feel you don’t fulfill all of the criteria listed, you still might be a great fit! We’d encourage you to apply and supplement your CV with a detailed covering letter. We’ll read every one with interest.