Sales Associate

Cornerstone Automotive; Monticello (AL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Training and Development

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Schedule 40 Hour Workweek

Career Path and Promotion Opportunites

Free College Education

Health Insurance options

401K with Employer Match

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

HSA

Vision Insurance

Job summary

Cornerstone Auto Group in Monticello, MN is seeking a motivated Sales Associate to help customers find the right vehicle and deliver exceptional service. This full-time swing shift role offers base pay plus commissions, comprehensive training, and opportunities for promotion.

You will build relationships, greet customers, showcase models, conduct test drives, and handle sales documentation. Prior customer service or sales experience is preferred, and a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1 year of customer service experience preferred.
• Sales experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Sales experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Basic computer skills

Internet skills

Job description

Job Details:

Level: Experienced, Job Location: Cornerstone Monticello - Monticello, MN 55362, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: $36,000.00 - $230,000.00 Base+Commission/year, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Swing, Job Category: Sales

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

We are looking for a Sales Associate that can embrace our customer service philosophy and ensure we continue to provide unparalleled customer service.

Qualifications:

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 assigned

Education and/or Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Customer service experience of one year
• Sales experience preferred

Qualifications 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 skills

The 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