Sales Associate - Northland Volkswagen

AutoCanada Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation & benefits

Employee vehicle purchase & service

Employee assistance programs

Paid holidays & flex time

Company-wide events

Professional development

Job summary

Northland Volkswagen in Calgary, AB is looking for a results-driven Sales Associate to join our high-performing team. This role focuses on guiding customers through the vehicle purchase process, delivering exceptional service, and building lasting relationships while leveraging our extensive inventory and support from AutoCanada.

The successful candidate will have automotive sales experience, strong communication, and a collaborative, coachable approach.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of automotive sales experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with customers via phone, email, text, and in person.
• Competitive spirit with a results-driven mindset to achieve sales objectives.
• Self-motivated, outgoing, and resilient with strong prospecting and follow-up skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers in showroom, maintaining a professional environment.
• Answer questions about new/used cars, financing, and applications as a subject matter expert.
• Present vehicles through test drives and demonstrations.
• Build rapport, negotiate terms, and finalize payments per dealership standards.
• Maintain and grow a customer database for repeat and referral business.

Skills

Auto sales experience

Customer service

Verbal & written communication

Negotiation skills

Job description

Operations - West Market Full Time Salesperson Calgary, AB, CA

6 days ago Requisition ID: 18113

Salary Range: $70,000.00 To $200,000.00 Annually

Join the ride!

Position: Sales Associate
Dealership: Northland Volkswagen
Location: Calgary, AB
Classification: Full-Time, Immediate Hire

Northland Volkswagen has proudly served Calgary and the surrounding communities for decades, building a loyal customer base and a reputation for exceptional customer service, integrity, and performance. As one of Calgary's most established Volkswagen dealerships, we've created a culture built on teamwork, accountability, and a shared commitment to delivering an outstanding customer experience.

Backed by one of Canada's largest automotive dealer groups, our team members benefit from the support, resources, and career growth opportunities of a national organization while enjoying the close-knit culture and reputation of a well-established local dealership.

Why Top Performers Choose Northland Volkswagen

Success starts with having the right tools and support. At Northland Volkswagen, our team benefits from a large inventory, an established customer database built over decades, dedicated delivery support, and experienced leadership focused on helping team members reach their full potential. Combined with a collaborative culture and one of the lowest turnover rates in the market, it's an environment where motivated professionals can build long-term, rewarding careers.

Here’s what sets us apart:

At Northland Volkswagen, we provide our Sales Associates with the tools, support, and opportunities needed to build a successful and rewarding career.

• Expected earnings of $90,000 - $200,000 annually
• Uncapped commission structure
• One of Calgary's largest vehicle inventories
• Strong new and pre-owned vehicle sales opportunities
• Consistent lead flow and sales volume
• Dedicated Delivery Specialist support so you can focus on selling
• Supportive leadership team committed to your success
• Collaborative culture with one of the lowest turnover rates in the market
• Career growth opportunities within the AutoCanada network

Your area of focus.

As an Automotive Sales Consultant, you will interact with customers online, over the phone, and in person to guide them through the vehicle purchase process. Through exceptional customer service, product knowledge, and relationship-building skills, you will help customers find the right vehicle while creating an outstanding buying experience.

We're looking for individuals who are driven, coachable, team-oriented, and committed to delivering results. Whether you're an experienced automotive salesperson looking for your next opportunity or a motivated sales professional eager to grow within the automotive industry, you'll find the tools and support needed to build a successful career at Northland Volkswagen.

What drives your day-to-day?

• Greet and assist customers entering the showroom floor, presenting a professional environment that supports automotive sales while ensuring customer satisfaction
• Answer questions about new cars, used cars, vehicle performance, applications processes and financing for the clientele acting as a ‘subject matter expert’
• Employ strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport when assisting potential customers with their vehicle selection and finalizing their payment terms
• Maintain an up-to-date customer database to drive current and future automotive sales for the dealership
• Present used and new cars through test drives, demonstrations, and dealership walk-throughs
• Leverage negotiation skills without compromising customer satisfaction to carry out the sales process following dealership standards and policies
• Send emails and make calls to prospective buyers in an effort to ensure that your daily calendar has the necessary amount of customer appointments to guarantee that productivity goals are being met
• Follow up with previously sold clients to earn repeat and referral business while maintaining the highest customer satisfaction standards possible, striving for perfection with each transaction
• Stay current on required dealer group and manufacturer training
• Other duties as assigned by store leadership

What are themust-haves…

• Minimum 1 year of automotive sales experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships and communicate professionally with customers through phone, email, text, and in person
• Competitive spirit, strong work ethic, and a results-driven mindset with the ability to consistently achieve sales objectives
• Self-motivated, outgoing, and resilient, with strong prospecting and follow-up skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-focused dealership environment
• Open availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and some holidays, with the flexibility to support customers through the completion of their purchase journey
• Must be 18 years of age or older to meet insurance requirements for operating a motor vehicle
• Possession of authorized documentation required to gain employment in Canada
• Valid provincial driver's license with an acceptable driver's abstract
• Must successfully complete a pre-employment background check and motor vehicle record (MVR) screening
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position, including standing, sitting, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, and lifting as required

The Perks:

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
• Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs
• Paid holiday and flex time for full time AutoCanada employees
• Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
• Professional development 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 foster a sense of belonging for all Team Members. As an equal opportunity employer, we activelysupport everyone in expressing themselves and reaching their full potential.

Can you picture yourself here already?

We hope so. It’s equally as important that youchoose us as we choose you. Take a sneak peek at what we think makes this oneof the best workplaces around.

Our commitment extends to reaching out to individuals fromvarious backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate based on genderidentity, race, national origin, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation,marital or family status, or mental/physical disabilities. AutoCanada iscommitted to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations toindividuals with disabilities. If you need accommodation during the recruitmentprocess, please inform your recruiter.