Brand Specialist - Auto Sales for Hospitality Pros

Swickard Honda of Thousand Oaks; Triunfo Corner (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OTE $40k–$100k+ per year

Honda brand and product training

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and supplemental cover

Paid time off and holidays

Employee vehicle purchase discounts

Strong career path

Job summary

Honda of Thousand Oaks is hiring a Brand Specialist to welcome guests and connect their needs with the right vehicle. No automotive experience is required as full Honda training is provided from day one, and success comes from genuine hospitality and a data-driven approach to follow-up.

Develop your expertise through the Honda lineup, build a loyal local client base, and grow within a company known for guest-first hospitality across 40+ dealer locations.

Qualifications

• No automotive experience required and paid Honda brand training starts day one.
• Hospitality, retail, financial services, or consultative sales experience strongly preferred.
• Warm, authentic presence and ability to build trust with guests.
• Self-motivated with a drive to build a long-term book of repeat and referral buyers.
• Comfortable with CRM tools and digital communication.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Welcome guests with genuine curiosity and warmth before presenting any vehicle.
• Develop Honda product knowledge through paid training.
• Present vehicles and conduct test drives to connect features to guest needs.
• Build and manage a client pipeline with consistent follow-up and CRM.
• Collaborate with finance and management to deliver a transparent, pressure-free purchase.
• Meet monthly targets across volume, gross, and CSI.
• Represent Honda of Thousand Oaks and Swickard's hospitality standard in every interaction.

Skills

Warm communicator

Hospitality background

CRM tools

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Honda of Thousand Oaks is hiring a Brand Specialist to welcome guests and connect their needs with the right vehicle. No automotive experience is required as full Honda training is provided from day one, and success comes from genuine hospitality and a data-driven approach to follow-up.

Develop your expertise through the Honda lineup, build a loyal local client base, and grow within a company known for guest-first hospitality across 40+ dealer locations.