Automotive Sales Associate

Lesstanford; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Automotive Sales Associate to join their dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to thrive in a supportive environment, where you can leverage your communication skills and sales acumen to assist customers in selecting their perfect vehicle. With a commitment to employee development and a competitive compensation plan, this company provides not just a job, but a pathway to a rewarding career. If you're ready to bring your positive attitude and drive to succeed, this position could be your perfect fit!

Benefits

401K

Health Care

Paid Vacation

Opportunity to advance

Unit Bonus

Flexible Hours

Positive Work Environment

Qualifications

• Self-starter mentality and ambitious spirit preferred.
• Available to work flexible hours and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and assess their needs.
• Exhibit consultative selling skills and assist customers in selecting vehicles.
• Record customer communications accurately in management systems.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiating Skills

Problem Solving

Phone Skills

Education

Valid Driver’s License

Tools

Dealer Management System

Customer Management System

Job description

Join to apply for the Automotive Sales Associate role at LES STANFORD CHEVROLET CADILLAC

Les Stanford Chevrolet and Cadillac is hiring new talent to add to our amazing team! Family owned and operated since 1968, we pride ourselves on selecting and developing top talent employees. As America's Corvette King, your potential to grow and excel here is unparalleled. We offer higher than industry standard pay because we want to invest in the best people.

Benefits

• Monday-Friday operation. NO SATURDAYS
• Full Benefits - 401K and Health Care
• Paid Vacation
• Opportunity to advance
• Compensation plan higher than the industry standard with unit bonus
• Strong leadership team that works with you to reach maximum potential
• Largest corvette dealer in the Midwest
• Own and excel at every aspect of the sales process
• Six figure income opportunity
• Cross brand selling encouraged
• SFE Compensation Transferrable and Sign On Bonus for Qualified Applicants

Responsibilities

• Greet customers and go over needs assessment
• Describe vehicle and operation, professional demonstrations of new/used vehicles
• Answer questions regarding the store and its merchandise
• Collect and prepare necessary documents
• Help maintain professional appearance of all inventory and arrangement of vehicles on the lot
• Exhibit consultative selling skills. Assist customers in selecting a vehicle by asking questions and listening carefully to their responses.
• Complete all Les Stanford assigned sales training.
• Phone call follow-up with buyers to ensure successful referral business.
• Prospect, network, make appointments, and ensure no prospects leave our property without being assisted. Follow up with prospects and customers so as not to miss immediate, or longer term opportunities
• Record customer/prospect communications in our Dealer Management System and Customer Management System consistently, accurately, and in a timely manner
• Learn to overcome objections and thrive within sales situations.
• Willing to be compliant and follow established process.
• 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
• Ability to be impactful on the phone
• Self-starter mentality and ambitious spirit preferred
• Ready to waste no time on learning new product in’s and out’s, eager to improve
• Communication skills with customers and team members
• Professional, well-groomed personal appearance
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license
• Natural personality and strengths that align with sales
• Communication Skills - written and oral

COMPETENCIES

• Confidence
• Dependability
• Phone Skills
• Integrity
• Flexibility
• Interpersonal Skills
• Teachability
• Negotiating skills
• Positive attitude
• Problem Solving
• Results Oriented

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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Sales and Business Development

Industries

Motor Vehicle Manufacturing