Automotive Product Specialist *

Frank Leta Automotive Group; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

401k with employer match

Gym membership discount

Education reimbursement

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Frank Leta Automotive Group in Springfield, Missouri is seeking candidates for an automotive sales position. No prior automotive experience is needed as they provide training. The role emphasizes building relationships with customers, presenting vehicles, and working as part of a team to achieve success. Benefits include a work-life balance with 5-day work weeks, vacation, and a full benefits package. The company is community-focused and offers a positive environment for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic personality eager to meet new challenges.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Become a brand and product expert to assist guests.
• Perform professional presentations of vehicles.
• Develop lifelong relationships with customers.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Tools

Google Suite

Video communication software

Job description

Do you want the chance to make $80,000+ per year with a phenomenal work/life balance? No automotive experience is required! Our training and technologically advanced sales processes have transitioned former retail sales, cell phone sales, restaurant servers, bartenders, car rental associates, and direct sales professionals into successful and happy automotive salespeople.

What You’ll Get From Us

• Earn between $50,000 - $80,000+ per year
• Up to $400/month vehicle payment subsidy
• Tenure bonuses
• Outstanding employee and friends/family discounts off vehicles and parts/service
• Full Benefits package
  • Medical, Dental, Vision benefits 50% employer supplemented
  • 401k up to 25% discretionary employer match
  • Flexible Health Insurance with HSA company contribution
  • Company‑paid life insurance, short and long term disability coverage
  • Employee discounted Vehicle purchase programs
  • Brand lease subsidy available

Family and Work‑Life Balance Benefits

• 5‑day work week and approximately 45 hours per week
• Up to 4 weeks of paid vacation and paid holidays
• Gym membership discount
• Education reimbursement
• Paid parental / maternal leave
• Always closed on Sundays

What You’ll Do

• Become a brand and product expert to highlight vehicle features and options while making product recommendations
• Assist guests in selecting a vehicle by asking questions and listening carefully to their responses
• Perform a professional presentation and demonstration of new and used vehicles tailored around your guests’ wants and needs
• Develop lifelong relationships with customers and earn their repeat and referral business
• Take care of fellow team members by helping them achieve success

What You’ll Need

• State‑of‑the‑art technology including Google Suite and video communication software; the ability to be knowledgeable and savvy with these technologies is a must.
• Enthusiastic personality with high energy, eager to meet new people and challenges
• Experience in sales or customer service is preferred but not required; our training program teaches the Leta Way and sets you up for success regardless of your background.
• A growth mindset and a belief that failures are nothing more than learning opportunities
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Possess a valid driver’s license (required)

Community Involvement

• Leta Charitable Foundation – provides safe and reliable transportation to those in need
• Stray Rescue of Saint Louis
• Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
• Boys and Girls Club of Greater St Louis
• And many others

Our Core Values

• Initiative – Ability to do what needs to be done without having to be asked
• Commitment – Loyalty to our company and determination to complete your job to the best of your ability
• Attitude – Having a positive attitude is the difference between success and failure
• Teamwork – Major driver behind our team morale as well as client satisfaction
• Continuous Improvement – Excellence is a moving target

About Frank Leta

Frank Leta Automotive is a family‑owned, employee‑centric, community‑engaged and values‑driven company. We hire employees at entry level positions and provide them with opportunities to travel a career path within our organization. Frank Leta strives to make every customer a customer for life. The Leta family and our dedicated team proudly served the St. Louis area since 1965 and continue to deliver the same top‑notch service and value that our community has come to expect for all of our dealerships throughout the years.