Acura Brand Specialist

McDaniels Acura; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Career path

Generous PTO accruals

Paid training

Job summary

McDaniels Acura in Columbia, SC is seeking an experienced Acura Brand Specialist who blends a competitive mindset with a commitment to customer experience and a modern, paperless digital sales process.

You will engage showroom customers, present vehicles, manage a busy pipeline with CRM, and guide buyers through a seamless transaction while building lasting relationships and earning trust.

Qualifications

• Proven automotive sales experience; premium or luxury-brand experience is a strong plus.
• Genuine enthusiasm for Acura, automotive technology, and the driving experience.
• A proactive, competitive mindset with the discipline to turn activity into results.
• Confidence communicating in person, by phone, through text, and on video.
• Comfort with technology and a willingness to adopt a modern, paperless sales process.
• Consistent CRM habits, strong follow-through, and attention to detail.
• Energy, professionalism, and the ability to earn trust without pressuring customers.
• A coachable attitude and the ambition to build a successful long-term career.

Responsibilities

• Create opportunities. Engage showroom customers, respond to digital inquiries, and develop business through proactive outreach and referrals.
• Bring the vehicles to life. Deliver compelling presentations and test drives that connect each vehicle’s features to the customer’s needs.
• Own your follow-up. Use our CRM and digital tools to stay organized, manage your pipeline, and keep every opportunity moving.
• Make buying feel straightforward. Guide customers through our paperless sales process with confidence, clarity, and professionalism.
• Know your product. Build your knowledge of the Acura lineup and competing premium vehicles.
• Pursue results. Set ambitious goals, take coaching seriously, and stay accountable for your performance.
• Build lasting relationships. Deliver an experience that gives customers a reason to return—and recommend you.

Skills

Automotive sales experience

Premium or luxury brand knowledge

CRM usage

Communication skills

Relationship building

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Acura Brand Specialist

Bring your ambition. Own your success.

Columbia, South Carolina | McDaniels Acura

You know how to sell. You’re passionate about premium vehicles. And you’re ready to bring your energy and ambition to a dealership that embraces a modern way of doing business.

McDaniels Acura in Columbia, SC, is looking for an experienced Acura Brand Specialist who combines a competitive mindset with a genuine commitment to the customer experience.

We’re not looking for someone who waits for opportunities. We’re looking for someone who creates them—a motivated professional who builds relationships, follows through, and is ready to master our modern, paperless digital sales process.

Your drive belongs here

This is an opportunity to represent Acura, connect with customers who value performance and refinement, and take ownership of your sales career.

Our approach combines personal service with digital tools. Bring your sales experience, your willingness to learn, and your determination to succeed.

What you’ll do

• Create opportunities. Engage showroom customers, respond to digital inquiries, and develop business through proactive outreach and referrals.

• Bring the vehicles to life. Deliver compelling presentations and test drives that connect each vehicle’s features to the customer’s needs.

• Own your follow-up. Use our CRM and digital tools to stay organized, manage your pipeline, and keep every opportunity moving.

• Make buying feel straightforward. Guide customers through our paperless sales process with confidence, clarity, and professionalism.

• Know your product. Build your knowledge of the Acura lineup and competing premium vehicles.

• Pursue results. Set ambitious goals, take coaching seriously, and stay accountable for your performance.

• Build lasting relationships. Deliver an experience that gives customers a reason to return—and recommend you.

What you bring

• Proven automotive sales experience; premium or luxury-brand experience is a strong plus.

• Genuine enthusiasm for Acura, automotive technology, and the driving experience.

• A proactive, competitive mindset with the discipline to turn activity into results.

• Confidence communicating in person, by phone, through text, and on video.

• Comfort with technology and a willingness to adopt a modern, paperless sales process.

• Consistent CRM habits, strong follow-through, and attention to detail.

• Energy, professionalism, and the ability to earn trust without pressuring customers.

• A coachable attitude and the ambition to build a successful long-term career.

What’s in it for you

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• Compensation: Aggresive hourly draw and Commision pay plans

• Sales opportunity: Build your brand through modern technology and customer convenience with a large inventory to sell from.

• Training and growth: Product training, sales coaching, and advancement opportunities

• Benefits: Health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and other benefits

• Schedule: We provide a strong work life balance schedule

• Location: McDaniels Acura, Killian Rd, Columbia, SC

Make your next move

If you have a track record of selling, a passion for premium vehicles, and the drive to succeed in a digitally focused dealership, we want to meet you.

Apply with your résumé and a brief introduction. Tell us what you’ve sold, the results you’re proud of, and why you want to represent Acura.

Benefits

• State-of-the-Art facility
• CAFE 125 Eligible Benefits - Health, Dental, Vision
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401k
• GenerousPaid Time Off (PTO) Accruals
• Paid Training
• Career Path

Qualifications

• Available to work flexible hours and weekends

• Self-starter mentality and ambitious spirit preferred

• Ready to waste no time on learning new product in’s and out’s, eager to improve

• Phenomenal communication skills with customers and team members

• Professional, well-groomed personal appearance

• Use of own laptop required

• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license

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.