Used Car Buyer Assistant - Honda of Stevens Creek

Sonic Automotive; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Award-winning training

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k and PTO

Special car purchasing benefits

Job summary

A leading automotive company in San Jose seeks a Used Car Buyer Assistant. This role involves prospecting, appraising, and presenting offers to vehicle owners for purchasing their cars. Candidates should have strong engagement skills and a proven track record in telemarketing or sales. A valid driver's license and the ability to undergo pre-employment checks are required. This full-time position offers a competitive salary with commission potential and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success in sales roles with a track record of meeting targets.
• Strong ability to engage with customers professionally.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with a persuasive demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Call and schedule appointments to purchase used vehicles.
• Utilize CRM for prospecting leads.
• Engage customers to appraise their vehicles for purchase.

Skills

Telemarketing success

Customer engagement

Verbal communication

Handling rejection

CRM software proficiency

Job description

Used Car Buyer Assistant - Honda of Stevens Creek in San Jose, CA at Sonic Automotive

Job Type: Production

Experience: Associate

About

Honda of Stevens Creekis one of the fastest growing brands within the automotive industry. We are building a business based on doing things the right way. From the way we treat our guests, take pride in our work and share opportunities for our employees to grow as we grow. We are proud of what we're doing here and would love to tell you about our opportunities!

Salary: $60,000 to $80,000 +

Our associates are happy to work here because:

• We boast the lowest turnover in the industry.
• We provide award winning training (Training Magazine Top 125, and Brandon Hall Awards).
• We are committed to developing and promoting within the company.
• Our benefits are extremely competitive with Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, 401k and PTO.
• We encourage peer to peer teamwork and recognition.
• Special benefits to purchasing and leasing a car.
• Personal Automotive Concierge Service.

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We're proud of what we're doing here. Come and join us!

Job Description

The Used Car Buyer will have a primary responsibility of executing a process which involves prospecting, appraising, and presenting offers to current vehicle owners with the goal of purchasing their vehicles from multiple sources for resale.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for calling, following up and scheduling appointments for customers to come in and appraise and purchase their used vehicles.
• Utilize CRM for prospecting and lead generation.
• Interface with current used vehicle owners from appointments set and dealership service drive with the purpose of purchasing their vehicle.
• Approach, greet, and engage with dealership customers to appraise and offer to purchase their current vehicles.
• Appraise used vehicles by asking questions, taking pictures of the vehicles, and inputting vehicle data into Sonic's automated inventory management system.
• Work with Sales Managers to build and propose an offer to seller.
• Introduces guest to sales department personnel to sell them a new vehicle after purchase of their existing vehicle.
• Review monthly goals with management on vehicles purchased to better utilize time and plans more effectively.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated success in telemarketing, appointment setting, or sales roles, with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Strong ability to engage with customers effectively, build rapport, and address their needs and concerns professionally.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with a persuasive and articulate demeanor over the phone.
• Ability to handle rejection positively and persistently pursue leads, maintaining a positive attitude throughout.
• Comfortable using CRM software, productivity tools, and other technology platforms to manage leads and track progress.

Required:

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA.
• Must be willing to undergo pre-employment compliance requirements: Drug testing, background check, MVR.

(The Used Car Buyer Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation, plus commission. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit.

Schedule:

• FULL TIME
• Weekend availability required

It's time to make the most important move of your career. From our cooperative team-based approach; to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the difference. When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.