Automotive Sales Associate

Battleground Kia; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Accident Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

Battleground Kia is seeking a dynamic Sales Associate to greet customers on the lot, understand their needs, and guide them through the vehicle selection and sales process. You will demonstrate features, assist with sales applications, and help management maximize sales by keeping the lot merchandised and inviting to customers.

The role emphasizes energetic customer service, strong communication, and the ability to overcome objections in a fast-paced dealership environment.

Qualifications

• Energetic 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.

Responsibilities

• Greet and guide customer as they appear on the lot to proceed into the sales process.
• Assist customers to find a vehicle that meets their needs by using the current inventory information.
• Enhance the sales process by demonstrating vehicle 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.

Skills

Customer Service

Objection Handling

Sales Process

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting Software

Proprietary Sales Programs

Job description

At Battleground 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 Battleground 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.