Automotive Sales Associate

Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading automotive dealership as an Automotive Sales and Leasing Associate, where you'll provide exceptional customer experiences while selling vehicles. This role involves guiding customers through purchasing processes, maintaining relationships, and ensuring customer satisfaction through quality service and support.

Benefits

Paid time off - Holidays, vacation and sick time

401(k) retirement plan options

Full benefits including dental, health, and vision plans

Opportunity for internal promotion and career growth

Qualifications

• Previous automotive sales experience is a PLUS.
• Must have a clean & valid driver’s license.
• Outgoing and friendly, especially while handling objections.

Responsibilities

• Greet and guide customers as they complete the sales process.
• Assist customers in selecting a vehicle that meets their needs.
• Provide training and support to the sales staff.

Skills

Quality customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Sales skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Proprietary sales programs

Job description

Join a winning team at the all-new Peter Boulware Toyota of Columbia.

We offer a competitive pay plan,comprehensive benefit packageand a great work environment.

What We Offer

• Opportunity for internal promotion and career growth with company
• Competitive pay plan
• Paid time off - Holidays, vacation and sick time
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Full benefits including voluntary short and long term disability, dental, health, and vision plans

SUMMARY

The role of an Automotive Sales and Leasing Associate is to sellautomobiles by understanding and demonstrating characteristics, capabilities, and features; developing and qualifying buyers; and closing sales.Automotive Sales Associates are also responsible for providing customers with the truly exceptional buying experience and are expected to maintain an ongoing relationship with the customer following the sale.

Responsibilities

• Greet and guide customer as they complete the sales process
• Assist the customers in selecting a vehicle that meets their needs using the current inventory information
• Enhance the sales process by demonstrating the vehicles features on the lot
• Assist customers in the completion of necessary paperwork
• Assist management to increase sales by inspecting the lot’s vehicles daily, reporting any problems to management
• Assist with sourcing, auctions and trade for our pre-owned vehicle inventory
• Assist management in ensuring the lot is merchandised correctly to maximize sales
• Provide training and support to the sales staff and assist in closing deals
• Direct report to the Sales Manager regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews, and analyses.
• Practice effective Customer Relationship Management
• Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Time management – managing one’s own time and time of others

Qualifications

• Previous automotive sales experience is a PLUS
• Must have a clean & valid driver’s license
• Must be willing to submit to a drug screen prior to employment
• 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
• Capable of learning and using Microsoft Office, accounting software, and proprietary sales programs

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.