Sales Retail Associate Plus- AutoNation USA Austin

AutoNation; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k matching

Insurance plans (health, dental,vision

Associate purchase and discounts

YouDecide discounts

DRVPNK charitable involvement

Job summary

AutoNation Experienced Sales Associate in Austin, TX helps customers select their perfect vehicle in a no-haggle environment, guiding them through options and terms.

You will follow up to ensure satisfaction, drive loyalty, and transition customers to the Service department. This role emphasizes communication, goal attainment, and knowledge of products.

AutoNation offers competitive benefits and growth paths as part of America's largest automotive retailer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Excellent communication, consultative and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in sales or retail preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interact with hundreds of customers to guide their vehicle purchase in a no-haggle environment.
• Help customers select vehicles, negotiate terms, and close deals that fit budgets and lifestyles.
• Provide an exceptional customer experience and drive loyalty through follow-up and service referrals.
• Transition customers to the Service department to support ownership experience.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer-focused

Sales or customer service experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Technology experience

Job description

The AutoNation Experienced Sales Associate is responsible for selling new and used vehicles at gross profit, customer satisfaction and volume standards expected by America’s Largest Automotive Retailer.

Sell with Confidence. Grow with AutoNation. AutoNation is redefining the car-buying experience—and we need driven, customer-focused professionals to help us lead the way.

With nationwide inventory and a supportive team, you’ll have everything you need to succeed.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

• Competitive benefits
• Career paths into finance, management, and beyond
• A culture built on trust, transparency, and teamwork

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A desire to help people and exceed expectations
• Sales or customer service experience preferred

What will I do?

The Sales Associate interacts with hundreds of customers to help guide them in their vehicle purchase in our no-haggle sales environment.

With your outstanding communication and listening skills, you’ll help our customers select their perfect vehicle, negotiate terms that ensure payment options meet their lifestyles, budgets, and expectations and close the deal.

Our Sales Associates provide an exceptional customer experience, driving loyalty by following up to ensure customer satisfaction and helping transition customers to the Service department to support their ownership experience.

What are the requirements?

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Proven ability to provide an exceptional customer experience
• Drive to set and achieve targeted goals
• Prior sales experience, retail preferred
• Excellent communication, consultative, interpersonal and organizational skills
• The willingness to follow up with customers
• Experience and desire to work with technology
• Valid in-state driver’s license and an acceptable, safe driving record

Pay Plan Getting Started:

Months 1-3 Earn a base salary or hourly rate depending on the store and location, with additional bonuses paid on units sold, customer service scores and more.

You and your manager will review your sales results at the end of each month to help you understand how to maximize our incentive compensation plan.

Accelerate Forward:

Months 4+ At the beginning of month 4, you will move to your store’s commission pay plan, allowing you to control your financial destiny.

You’re now ready to benefit from competitive commission pay based on several components including gross profit and customer service.

Why should I work for AutoNation?

You want to work for a car dealer that has a strong moral compass and treats all its associates with respect

Exciting Benefits and Perks Await You:

• Competitive compensation and 401k matching
• Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits.
• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
• Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers
• Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide

AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs.

With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services.

Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.

AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact.

Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry.

We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.

At AutoNation, what drives you, drives us.

We're looking for passionate and committed people to bring their drive to our team to help drive a peerless Customer experience.

We're AutoNation - the biggest and most renowned automotive retailer in America, and a proud member of the Fortune 150.

But that's just the beginning.

We're in the midst of an incredible multi-year digital transformation that’s set to revolutionize the industry.

At AutoNation, we’re not just interested in keeping up with the times - we’re dedicated to leading the charge.

We’re passionate about innovation and pushing the boundaries of what's possible, all while keeping our customers, coworkers, and communities in the driver’s seat.

We believe that together, we can create a brighter future for everyone.