Automotive Sales Associate

Burlington Kia; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(K)

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Health, Dental and Vision insurance at

Basic Life Insurance

Accident and Critical Illness

Job summary

Burlington Kia is seeking a customer-focused sales professional to guide buyers through the car selection and sales process at our Burlington, NC lot. You will assist customers in finding vehicles that meet their needs using current inventory and demonstrate features to help close deals.

Ideal candidates have strong communication and sales skills, with the ability to handle objections, work well with teams, and maintain accuracy in math and paperwork.

Qualifications

• Energetic and enthusiastic during the sales workday.
• Strong customer service skills and a sales track record.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication abilities, in-person and on the phone.
• Proficient in basic business math including percentages.
• Able to learn and use Microsoft Office and proprietary sales programs.

Responsibilities

• Greet and guide customers as they appear on the lot to begin the sales process.
• Assist customers in finding a vehicle that meets their needs using current inventory information.
• Enhance the sales process by demonstrating vehicle features on the lot.
• Assist customers in completing their sales applications.
• Help management increase sales by inspecting the lot and reporting problems to management.
• Ensure the lot is merchandised correctly to maximize sales.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Objection handling

Interpersonal skills

MS Office

Sales software

Math skills

Learning aptitude

Tools

MS Office

Job description

At Burlington Kia we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at Burlington Kia is absolutely critical to its success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award-winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years.

What We Offer

• 401(K)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance at group rates
• Basic Life Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness insurance

Responsibilities

• Greet and guide customer as they appear on the lot to proceed into the sales process
• Assist the customers to find a vehicle that meets their needs by using the current inventory information
• Enhance the sales process by demonstrating the vehicles features on the lot
• Assist customers in the completion of their sales applications
• Assist management to increase sales by inspecting the lot’s vehicles daily, reporting any problems to management
• Assist management in ensuring the lot is merchandised correctly to maximize sales

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic with high energy throughout the sales workday
• Outgoing and friendly, especially while handling objections
• Quality customer service skills and sales track record
• Strong interpersonal and communications, in-person and over the phone
• Persuasive and able to overcome customer objections during the sales process
• Proficient in basic business math including percentages
• Capable of learning and using Microsoft Office, accounting software, and proprietary sales programs
• Persistent, competitive and good work ethic
• Focuses on the customer’s needs to enhance dealership and personal sales

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.