Automotive Sales Associate

$60,000 - $175,000 Earning Potential

Are you tired of walking into your dealer and not having customers or leads to interact with? How about not getting any REAL, hands-on training? How would you rate your Management Team's support of you? Are they investing in you and trying to make you as successful as possible?

At Palmen, we have been around for nearly 90 years. We have the most loyal customers and that's largely due to our great Team Members! While we have thousands of repeat and referral customers, we always welcome new business, too! We are stocked better than our competitors and business is booming! Reporting to our General Manager, our Sales Associates are responsible for creating, maintaining, and nurturing customer relationships. You will work with all areas of the business to ensure an efficient and correct sales process. In addition to managing the sales process, you'll be expected to source new leads and consistently follow up with previous clients. If you're outgoing, thrive on the thrill of the sale, and looking for a great opportunity to grow with an established company, this opportunity is for you!

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(K) w/ Company Match
• Paid Training Programs
• Internal company advancement
• Paid Vacation and personal time
• Employee Purchase Discounts
• Company events, sales competitions, and weekly incentives

Responsibilities (not limited to)

• Nurture enriching relationships to build clientele for life
• Exhibit consultative selling skills. Assist customers in selecting a vehicle by asking questions and listening carefully to their responses
• Continuously develop product and sales acumen to become the vehicle authority. Know the ins and outs of product offerings, optional packages, and the latest technologies
• Perform high-quality, professional demonstrations of new/used vehicles
• Follow-up with buyers to ensure successful referral business
• Learn to overcome objections and thrive within sales situations
• Report directly to the Sales Manager regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews, and analyses
• Bring your ‘A game’ along with a positive attitude to work with you every single day

Qualifications

• Available to work flexible hours and weekends
• Self-starter mentality and ambitious spirit preferred
• Ready to waste no time on learning new product ins and outs, eager to improve
• Phenomenal communication skills with customers and team members
• Professional, well-groomed personal appearance
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license

About Us: Here at Palmen Motors, we live and work in the community. We're your neighbor, your friend and ultimately your support. It is our promise to treat you like family, whether you are servicing your vehicle or purchasing a new one, we're excited you're here. Palmen Motors has been family owned and operated by the Palmen family since 1936 and is now into its 4th generation of ownership. The majority of our staff have been with us for decades as well. Don't be surprised if you find that the employee you're working with has been here for 5, 10, 20 or even 30+ years! At Palmen Motors, we take pride in the fact that we've assembled one of the best teams in the business and we're looking to grow that team!

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.