Sales Associate

Cornerstone Automotive; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid training and development

Paid time off (PTO)

Flexible schedule

Career path and promotion opportunity

Free college education through Strayer

Health care options with employer

Dental insurance with corporate match

Life Insurance

HSA

401K with employer match

Vision insurance

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness program with discounts

Employee discounts

Job summary

Cornerstone Auto Group in Minnesota is hiring a Sales Associate to deliver exceptional customer service and guide buyers through the vehicle purchase process. You will learn product features, demonstrate options, and help customers select vehicles that best fit their needs while ensuring a smooth, friendly experience.

Responsibilities include building relationships, following up after sales, and generating new business through referrals and calls to potential customers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Customer service experience of 1+ year preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with customers and guide them through the sales process.
• Assist customers in finding a vehicle that meets their needs and complete the sale.
• Demonstrate vehicle features and address objections to close sales.
• Follow up with customers after the sale to maintain relationships and generate referrals.
• Prospect new business and respond to inquiries from the customer base.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Interpersonal 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 proceed with the sales process· Assist customers in finding a vehicle that meets their needs and complete the sale· Competent with characteristics, capabilities and features of different vehicles· Update job knowledge through educational opportunities that are provided· Conduct effective demonstrations with vehicle features and overcome objections· 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 sourcesEducation 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· Willing to submit and the ability to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screen· 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 requirementsThe company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.Cornerstone Auto Group is a locally, family owned business that has been around for over 50 years. We make customer, employee and community relations our top priority. In 2018, 2019, & 2020 Cornerstone was named one of the National Standard Top Workplaces by the Star Tribune. In 2021 & 2022, we moved up the ranks to be named a Top Workplace! Visit us at CornerstoneAuto.com to learn more!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