Sales Associate

Rick's RV; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair compensation

Major medical insurance

Supplemental insurance

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

401k plan

Ongoing education

Job summary

Rick’s RV Center in Joliet, IL is seeking an enthusiastic RV Sales Associate to join our team. If you enjoy working with people, have a positive attitude, and are motivated by earning based on performance, this could be the career opportunity you’ve been looking for.

No RV or sales experience is required; we provide training and support to learn the industry, develop your skills, and succeed. The ideal candidate builds relationships and delivers excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Commitment to superior customer service.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work with diverse customers.
• Willingness to learn inventory, processes, and sales techniques.

Responsibilities

• Be enthusiastic and have strong communication with customers, employees, and management.
• Understand and implement dealership sales process.
• Own every aspect of the sales process from prospecting to vehicle delivery.
• Present and demonstrate inventory.
• Review, update and manage daily inventory reports.
• Follow up with customers using a no-pressure, high-integrity approach.
• Stay on top of RV market trends and dealership inventory.
• Generate ideas to exceed sales goals.
• Willingness to work Saturdays to maximize earning potential.
• Attend RV shows and location events as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

RV Sales Associate – Recreational Vehicles

Create Memories. Build Relationships. Help People Find Their “Away.”

Rick’s RV Center is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated RV Sales Associate to join our team. If you enjoy working with people, have a positive attitude, and are motivated by the opportunity to earn based on your performance, this could be the career opportunity you’ve been looking for.

No previous RV or sales experience is required. We provide the training and support you need to learn the industry, develop your sales skills, and succeed.

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Has a positive, outgoing attitude and enjoys meeting new people
• Is motivated, self-driven, and goal-oriented
• Builds strong relationships and provides excellent customer service
• Pays attention to details and follows through with customers
• Is comfortable learning new products, technology, and sales processes
• Wants unlimited earning potential based on performance

Our successful Sales Associates have come from a variety of backgrounds, including business owners, educators, insurance professionals, and other customer-focused careers. We believe that the right attitude, work ethic, and desire to succeed can be more important than previous sales experience.

At Rick’s RV Center, you’ll have the opportunity to help customers find the RV that fits their lifestyle while building a rewarding career in the recreational vehicle industry.

If you have the passion, drive, and personality to succeed, we’ll provide the training and tools to help you get there.

About Us

Established in 1984, Rick's RV Center is family owned and operated. You will enjoy working in a friendly and fun environment with an opportunity for growth. We have won many national awards from Jayco, ranging from Rookie of the Year(1989) to the Dealer of the Year (2015) for excellent sales and customer service. Since 2007, Rick's RV Center has consistently been named one of the Top 50 RV Dealers in the country; receiving this award as recently as 2021. This dedication to customer service has yielded thousands of satisfied customers, many of whom have returned three or more times to purchase new units. Our dealership has 4.8 star Google rating which is the highest of an RV dealership in the Midwest.

What We Offer

• Fair and competitive compensation
• Major Medical Insurance (BlueCross Blue Shield)
• Supplemental Insurance from Allstate
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Sick Days
• Qualified retirement plan (401k)
• Ongoing Education

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Be enthusiastic and have strong communication with customers, employees, and management
• Understand and implement dealership sales process
• Own every aspect of the sales process (from new client prospecting to vehicle delivery)
• Present and demonstrate inventory
• Review, update and manage daily inventory reports
• Follow up and commit to a no-pressure, high integrity approach with each customer
• Stay on top of market trends, the RV industry and current dealership inventory
• Generate ideas to exceed sales goals
• To maximize earning potential, you must be willing to work weekends (Saturdays)
• Attend RV Shows and location events as needed

Qualifications

• Commitment to superior customer service
• Previous sales experience is not necessary, but relevant education and prior sales training are a PLUS.
• Valid Driver's License
• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Ability to work independently as well as on a team
  
• Ability to use a variety of software applications, websites and email.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, along with excellent interpersonal skills
• Self motivated and able to work under minimal supervision
• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to reach above shoulders and lift a minimum of 50 pounds

Rick's RV Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. We are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, or any other protected characterisitics as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Rick's RV Center makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted.