Sales Representative

L0241 Volkswagen of Salem; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Paid Holidays & PTO

Short and Long-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Lithia Learning Center

Vehicle Purchase Discounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Lithia & Driveway is seeking a Sales Representative in Salem, OR. This role involves taking customers on vehicle demonstrations, prospecting new business, and entering customer details into the CRM. You will schedule daily appointments and assist with write-ups to ensure a smooth, non-confrontational experience.

Required are a customer-focused approach, a clean driving record, and flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. Experience in car sales is preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Must be customer-focused and committed to providing top-tier customer service.
• Clean driving record.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience in car sales preferred.

Responsibilities

• Offer and accompany customers on vehicle demonstration ride(s).
• Develop and prospect new business.
• Gather customer contact and interest information and enter in the CRM.
• Schedule customer appointments daily.
• Assist customer during write-up process to ensure a non-confrontational experience.
• Develop knowledge of product information, current pricing and promotions.
• Participate in daily sales and training meetings.
• Maintain appearance and cleanliness of lot and showroom.

Skills

Customer service

Flexible schedule

Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dealership: L0241 Volkswagen of Salem Volkswagen of Salem Sales Representative

Pay: Commission-based pay plan with incentives. Schedule: We ask that you have open availability to support dealership operations and customer demand. To be successful in this role, you will be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, as these are peak business periods and important opportunities for maximizing earnings. This position is located onsite in Salem OR and reports to the General Sales Manager. Department Hours: 9 am to 8 pm Monday-Saturday and 10 am to 6 pm on Sunday.

Why Join Our Team?

• Earn Customers for Life-Create welcoming and reliable experiences that keep customers coming back
• Improve Constantly-Champion one another's growth and look for ways to get better.
• Take Personal Ownership-Make great decisions, own your results, and take pride in your success.
• Have Fun! Celebrate wins, support your teammates, and bring passion and positivity to work every day

What You'll Do

• Offer and accompany customers on vehicle demonstration ride(s).
• Develop and prospect new business.
• Gather customer contact and interest information from new or prospective customers and enter in the CRM.
• Schedule customer appointments daily.
• Assist customer during write up process ensuring it is a non-confrontational experience.
• Develop knowledge of product information, current sales pricing and manufacturer promotions.
• Participate in daily sales and training meetings
• Maintain appearance and cleanliness of vehicle lot and showroom.

What You'll Bring

• We prefer a candidate with car sales experience, but may consider one with relative experience.
• Must be customer-focused and committed to providing top tier customer service.
• We prefer but do not require Bi-Lingual in Spanish.
• Adept to handle high-volume and adapt to our needs.
• Willingness to participate in professional development activities to stay current on industry knowledge and grow with us to meet projected sales goals.
• Responsible/reliable/team player.
• We require a clean driving record.
• Have a desire to grow with us in this automotive industry.

Total Rewards

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at www.totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com.

About Us

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

At Lithia & Driveway, we stand by our mission of Growth Powered by People, as we build a workplace that ignites ideas and opportunities to Earn Customers for Life. Our focus is on making the customer experience better; as we aim to meet our customers’ needs whether in person, online or a combination of both. Lithia & Driveway is the largest automotive retailer in North America and listed on the Fortune 500 (NYSE: LAD). Drive your career forward with roles in Sales, Finance, Service, Technology and Corporate. With thousands of vehicles and hundreds of locations, the career possibilities are endless. Join us as we accelerate towards growth in automotive and beyond!