Internet Sales Specialist - Kia of Hamilton

Autocanad; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vehicle purchase plan

Family assistance program

Appreciation events and contests

Professional development

Job summary

Kia of Hamilton is hiring an Internet Sales Specialist to join our Hamilton, ON team. In this full-time role you will drive sales for new and pre-owned vehicles, convert leads, and strengthen client relationships to grow our dealership presence.

You will monitor performance metrics, develop sales plans for your team, and collaborate on marketing initiatives while delivering an exceptional client experience and upholding our standards of service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years in automotive dealership sales management.
• Leadership experience in a sales environment is required.
• Strong knowledge of dealership accounting practices, budgeting and expense management.

Responsibilities

• Execute the established short, medium, and long-term sales objectives for new and pre-owned vehicle sales.
• Develop and implement sales plans for your team to achieve monthly and annual goals.
• Contribute ideas to dealership marketing and advertising initiatives and ensure iLeads convert to sales.

Skills

Leadership

CRM systems

Negotiation

Communication

Time management

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Internet Sales Specialist - Kia of Hamilton

Full Time Salesperson Hamilton, ON, CA

8 days ago Requisition ID: 17528

Salary Range: $40,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Join theride!

Position : Internet Sales Specialist
Dealership: Kia of Hamilton
Location: Hamilton, ON
Classification: Full-Time, Immediate Hire

Kia of Hamilton is proud to be a part of the AutoCanada dealership network. AutoCanada is the largest Canadian owned and publicly traded automotive dealer group operating in Canada and the US. We are innovative, data-driven and our commitment to our Team Members, customers and operational excellence fuels our success.

We find opportunities to reward high-performers regularly and are looking for managers that empower and motivate their teams to do their very best. We want someone whose values align with our own and can support our people-driven culture of learning and continuous development. Working here is fast-paced, non-stop, and a little unpredictable—and welove it.

Your area offocus.

In this role, you will be responsible for executing sales objectives for both new and pre-owned vehicles while developing and implementing effective sales plans for your team. Key tasks include monitoring performance metrics, converting leads to sales, and enhancing client relationships to strengthen the dealership's market presence.

Whatdrives your day-to-day?

• Execute the established the short, medium, and long-term sales objectives for new and pre-owned vehicle sales
• Develop and implement sales plans for your team to enable achieving monthly and annual goals
• Contribute ideas to and participate in the development and implementation of the dealership’s marketing and advertising initiatives
• Be accountable for ensuring the successful conversion of iLeads to sales
• Monitor performance metrics related to your team including sales and customer experience metrics
• Develop and maintain relationships with our valued clients to further promote the dealership’s brand within the market
• Assist in the development and implementation of strategies for growth
• Curate an exceptional client experience
• Develop a strong team to fully execute on the sales strategy for dealership
• Develop and encourage strong working relationships with all associates and stakeholders
• Deliver on financial results while ensuring compliance with company policies and corporate governance
• Promote professional development within a team environment ensuring associates are held accountable
• Lead, demonstrate and champion a healthy and safe work environment ensuring that all safety standards, policies, procedures and compliance requirements are communicated, implemented and followed
• Other duties as assigned

What are themust-haves…

• A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in automotive dealership sales management
• Post-Secondary education in a related discipline would be considered an asset
• Must have some experience in a leadership role
• Strong understanding of dealership accounting practices, budgeting and expense management
• Ability to be professional and deliver exceptional service to clients
• Excellent people management skills such as leadership, team development, interpersonal, coaching, mentoring, and supervisory skills
• A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills
• Excellent verbal/written communication combined with the ability to interact and gain the support of senior leadership and other decision makers
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage priorities, perform a variety of tasks and meet required deadlines and targets
• A person of high integrity who is trusted by others and consistently honors their commitments
• Detail oriented, self-motivated and resourceful
• Results-driven and career focused individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to be successful
• Experience using CRM systems or other automotive software systems would be considered an asset
• Understanding of Provincial Safety code requirements for dealerships

The Perks.

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
  • EmployeeVehicle Purchase & Service Plans
  • Employee andFamily Assistance Programs
  • Company-wideappreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
  • Professionaldevelopment and the opportunity to grow your career

And those are just the basics. We strive every day to create a workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity, ensures fairness and equal opportunities, and fosters a sense of belonging for all Team Members. As an equalopportunity employer, we actively support everyone in expressing themselves andreaching their full potential.

Can youpicture yourself here already?

We hopeso. It’s equally as important that you choose us as we choose you. Take a sneakpeek at what we think makes this one of the best workplaces around.

Ourcommitment extends to reaching out to individuals from various backgrounds andidentities. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, nationalorigin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital or family status,or mental/physical disabilities. AutoCanada is committed to collaborating withand providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Ifyou need accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform yourrecruiter.