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.

This is your chance to make a significant impact, and shape the future of our offering from the ground up. If you’re a self-starter with a deep understanding of the UK automotive industry and a talent for sales, you will redefine how communities connect and trade. Join us in making Gumtree the go-to marketplace for the Home.

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.

About Us

Gumtree is one of the UK’s most popular online classifieds platforms, connecting millions of people every month to buy, sell, and trade. Our vision is to be the go-to marketplace for the Home, making every transaction effortless and secure. We’re embarking on an exciting transformation to revolutionise this much-loved platform into a cutting-edge, modern marketplace where buying, and selling is safer, simpler and more enjoyable for everyone. This is your opportunity to join a dynamic team at the forefront of reshaping a household name for the digital age. Together, we’re redefining how communities connect and trade, building a platform that’s ready for the future.