Car Sales Executives As a car sales executive, or vehicle sales executive, you would sell new and used cars, and possibly other vehicles such as  vans and construction machinery. If you are interested in motor vehicles and have a persuasive manner, this job  could be ideal for you. To be good at this job you should also have self-confidence. You should have good maths skills for working out costs.  You should be able to explain technical matters in a clear way to people who are not experts. It can help you get into this job if you have previous sales experience. However, some employers place more importance  on your confidence, personality, your ability to persuade people, and your knowledge of cars and the motor industry.  The work As a car salesperson, your duties would vary according to the type and size of your dealership, but would usually include: discussing the customers' needs and advising them on the most suitable vehicle discussing the features of different vehicles and what would suit the customer best LC document handling Support and explain vehicle import process to customers highlighting extra products to customers, such as accessories or after-sales service completing related paperwork and pre-delivery inspections updating stock lists, placing orders for new cars from manufacturers and buying in used cars keeping existing and potential customers informed about new vehicles and deals Skills, interests and qualities To be a car salesperson you should have: a polite and professional approach self-confidence and an outgoing personality good negotiating skills and a persuasive manner a genuine interest in motor vehicles good maths skills for working out costs good IT skills good business sense the ability to explain technical information to people who are not experts the ability to remain calm under pressure and work to targets the ability to work alone without direct supervision. Hours You would usually work a basic 40 hour week, between 9am and 6pm, which will include some evening and weekend  work to cover busy periods. Income Sales staff work on commission and to targets, so a new entrant may earn LKR. 20,000 a month basic but could earn as  much on top of this with bonuses. New entrants earn between LKR 40,000 to LKR  50,000 a year. Experienced staff can earn a basic salary of LKR 50,000  to LKR 100,000, rising to LKR 200,000. Top earners can make over 300,000 a month.