Sales Associate

Cornerstone Auto Group; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training and Development

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Schedule 40 Hour Workweek

Career Path and Promotion

Free College Education through Strayer

Health care options with corporate\n

Dental Insurance w/Corporate Match

Free Basic Life Insurance

HSA

401K w/Corporate Match

Vision Insurance

Disability 보험

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Cornerstone Auto Group in Elk River, MN is seeking a Sales Associate to deliver outstanding customer service and guide customers through vehicle selection and ownership experience. You will demonstrate features, promote add-ons, and conduct test drives while upholding ethical sales practices.

The role emphasizes relationship building, accurate sales documentation, and ongoing engagement with customers after the sale.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year of customer service experience.
• Sales experience preferred, automotive sales a plus.
• Current, valid driver's license with driving record that meets insurance standards.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with customers and guide vehicle selection.
• Greet and assist customers at the dealership and demonstrate model options and features.
• Promote value-added products and services and conduct test drives.
• Negotiate sales ethically and document accurately.
• Attend staff meetings and follow up with customers after sale.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Sales experience

Car sales

Valid driver's license

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

For over fifty years, Cornerstone Auto Group has experienced continuous growth and evolution through generations of family ownership. Being family owned has its rewards. We operate on a set of standards that you don't find at other dealerships. Our mission is to foster meaningful connections with both our customers and employees. Learn more about our story of success and dedication to excellence.We firmly believe in investing in the success of our team members. We are dedicated to supporting you on your journey toward personal and professional development through comprehensive initiatives aimed at unlocking your full potential and fostering your career advancement. This unwavering commitment to our employees has been recognized by our team members themselves, resulting in being honored as a Top Workplace in MN since 2018 and a Top Workplace USA since 2022.Benefits that we offer:· Paid Training and Development· Paid Time Off (PTO)· Flexible Schedule 40 Hour Workweek· Career Path and Promotion Opportunities· Free College Education through Strayer Online University· Multiple health care options with corporate contribution· Dental Insurance w/Corporate Match· Free Basic Life Insurance valued at $15,000· HSA· 401K w/Corporate Match· Vision Insurance· Accident and Critical Illness· Short- and Long-Term Disability· Supplemental Life Insurance· Employee Assistance Program· Wellness Program with Fitness Discounts· Auto Sales, Service, Parts, and Accessories Discounts· Additional Employee Discounts and PerksWe are looking for a Sales Associate that can embrace our customer service philosophy and ensure we continue to provide unparalleled customer service.Primary duties will consist of but not limited to:· Build relationships with customers· Greet and guide customers at the dealership and assist with vehicle selection that meets their needs· Effectively promote and demonstrate model options, features, value added products and services· Conducts vehicle test drives ensuring all rules of the road are followed· Negotiates sale in a clear, concise, and highly ethical fashion· Maintains accurate sales documentation· Update job knowledge through educational opportunities that are provided· Attend all staff meetings· Follow up and commit to customer relations after the sale· Generate new business by prospecting, and making follow up calls to customer base and referral sources· Perform other duties as assignedEducation and/or Experience:· High school diploma or equivalent· Customer service experience of one year· Sales experience preferredQualifications and Requirements:· Current, valid drivers license with driving record that meets insurance company standards· New or used car sales experience a plus· Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written· Good working relations with customers by providing courteous, efficient and professional service· Earn and maintain on-going industry and factory related training requirements· Basic computer and internet skillsThe company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.Our Values: We value our relationships · We do whats right, whats honest · We aim for excellence · We listen to really understand · We take action · We show respect · We work as teams · We strive to improve, learn · We greet each day with gratitude · We celebrate what we do together