Automotive Sales Associate

Kowalis Lexus of Merrillville; Merrillville (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading auto dealership in Merrillville is seeking a Sales Associate to enhance customer experiences and increase sales. Responsibilities include managing leads, setting appointments, and delivering excellent service while working in a supportive team environment. The role offers competitive pay, a great bonus plan, and benefits including health and 401k matching.

Benefits

Health

Dental

Vision

Life

401k with match

Paid vacation

Paid training

Qualifications

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Available for flexible hours and weekends.
• Organized and process-driven approach.

Responsibilities

• Conduct business through various methods (calls, emails, appointments).
• Set and confirm appointments; follow up on leads.
• Maintain website and updating current incentives.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Teamwork

Tech Savvy

Job description

The Kowalis family opened the doors of its first dealership in the 1970's and so began their mission to make the car shopping process easier. From the Service Department to the Showroom, the Kowalis family simplified every process and created a high-end customer experience. In fact, it's dedication to world-class service that makes Kowalis Auto Group a positive place to shop and to work. We have a high employee retention rate and many of our employees have been here for decades. We believe that when you treat people right, those good works come full circle.

Today, Kowalis Auto Group is still owned and operated by the Kowalis family and 100 percent customer satisfaction is still a #1 priority.

All applicants must have a strong desire to succeed!

Our Aggressive pay plan is designed to take the driven Sales associate to the next level

With our rapidly growing dealership we are looking for people for a lasting future in the auto business and are ready to grow!

Great Monthly Bonus Plan

Responsibilities

• Conduct business in a variety of traditional and non-traditional methods, such as email, telephone, in-person appointments, and others
• Answer incoming sales calls with the objective of settings up an appointment
• Monitor and contact internet leads from our website, dealer, manufacturer, and third party sites
• Determine each customer's vehicle needs by answering questions and listening
• Set and confirm appointments, follow up for each shown or missed appointment
• Maintain accurate and update website, specials, current incentives, etc

Qualifications

• Available to work flexible hours and weekends
• Excellent communication skills including phone, email, text video calls and social media
• Positive attitude
• Self-motivated while working with a team
• Organized; process and task driven
• Drive to exceed customer expectations
• Professional, well-groomed personal appearance
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license
• Bilingual preferred but not required
• Tech savvy and computer literate mandatory

Benefits

• Health
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• 401k with match
• Paid vacation
• Paid training

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.