Automotive Sales Professional - Group 1 Ford Amarillo

Group 1 Automotive, Inc.; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid Time-Off

Employee stock purchase plan

Employee vehicle purchase program

Professional training and advancement

Pinnacle Awards Program

Job summary

Group 1 Ford Amarillo, part of Group 1 Automotive, is hiring a Sales Professional to join our dealership team. You will engage customers, demonstrate vehicles, explain features, and drive the sales process from test drive to close.

The role emphasizes strong communication, a high-energy attitude, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. 1–2 years automotive sales experience preferred; high school diploma required; this is a commission-based position with competitive benefits and opportunities

Qualifications

• Outstanding communication and written/verbal skills.
• Excellent customer service and professionalism.
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic and motivation.
• Ability to thrive in a commission, performance-based environment.
• Comfort with a process-driven sales environment.
• 1–2 years automotive sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates vehicles by explaining features, test drives, and warranties.
• Prospects daily for potential customers and maintains rapport with existing customers.
• Maintain a high CSI score and an owner follow-up system for repeat/referral business.
• Learn product updates, features, accessories, and benefits to customers.
• Develop personal goals aligned with dealership productivity and strategy.
• Learn to overcome objections, negotiate, close sales, and present warranties and financing.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Self-motivation

High-energy attitude

Process-driven

Automotive sales experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) is a Fortune 250 leader in global automotive retail, operating more than 250 dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. As the 4th largest dealership group in the U.S., Group 1 delivers a fully integrated automotive experience, including vehicle sales, financing, aftersales service, and digital retail solutions. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, Group 1 is investing in the people, technology, and operational excellence needed to shape what comes next. Our work is grounded in a simple belief, that a better experience for customers starts with an exemplary experience for employees. At Group 1, our commitment is to keep finding smarter ways to serve our customers and support one another. We believe great careers are built in environments where people are trusted, challenged, and given room to grow. If you share our core values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and respect, you can get more with Group 1. More opportunity. More support. More ways to build a career that moves you forward.

Overview

Group 1 Ford Amarillo is part of Group 1 Automotive, a Fortune 250 company and one of the fastest-growing leaders in automotive retail. We are seeking a Sales Professional to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features; taking test drives; comparing and contrasting competitive models; explaining warranties and services.
• Prospect daily for potential customers; maintain consistent rapport with previously sold customers.
• Maintain high CSI score.
• Maintain an owner follow up system that encourages repeat and referral business and contributes to customer satisfaction.
• Continually learn about product updates, features, accessories, inventory and their benefits to the customer.
• Realize that business is built on customer satisfaction and be devoted to guaranteeing satisfaction to our customers.
• Establish personal goals that are consistent with dealership standards of productivity, and devise a strategy to meet those goals.
• Learn to overcome objections; ask for the sale; negotiate price; complete sales or purchase agreement; explain and offer warranties, services, and finance.
• Provide sales management information by completion reports.
• Attend sales meetings and training sessions as required.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Company’s Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and vendors.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of automotive sales experience preferred.
• Outstanding communication skills in both verbal and written.
• Confidence in your ability to be successful.
• A desire to work in a commission, performance-based, environment.
• Great attitude with high-energy personality.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Professional appearance and work ethic.
• Self-starter and self-motivated.
• Ability to work well in a process driven environment.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver license in the state that you will work and a good driving record.

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time-Off
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
• Professional work environment with job training, provided equipment, and advancement opportunities
• Structured, paid training leading to manufacturer and Group 1 recognition
• Pinnacle Awards Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing all applicable pre-employment requirements in accordance with federal, state, and local law.