Automotive Sales Associate

Lakeview Ford-Lincoln•Battle Creek, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Join our team at Lakeview Ford-Lincoln as an Automotive Sales Associate, where you will play a key role in helping customers find the perfect vehicle to fit their needs. This position is ideal for motivated individuals with a passion for sales and automobiles, offering a dynamic work environment in Battle Creek, MI. You will engage with customers, guide them through the sales process, and provide exceptional service to ensure a positive buying experience. Join the highest volume sales team in the greater region of Battle Creek, MI at Lakeview Ford Lincoln. Your job as a sales associate will be to meet with prospective buyers and assist them in making their purchasing decisions. You will accomplish this by identifying their needs and their wants and then match them with the solution that best fits their circumstances. We are a community oriented fast-growing player in the automotive retail industry and need a self-starter who can build and manage a team and lead sales professionals. The right Automotive Sales candidates will have a proven track-record of success with knowledge in the car market. Candidates should be an energetic, dynamic, results-oriented. You will be joining a sales team that has already dominates the market. With access to training and mentoring from seasoned experts, we ensure that every effort is made to help you succeed in meeting your sales goals. Enjoy the support from our vehicle service and financing departments that lets you focus on your actual job. Our dealership is expanding in the region and we expect many new opportunities to open up. Advance along our established career track with promotions as new positions come available. All of our sales associate benefit from the same competitive wage scale. We believe that hard work pays off, and we allow you to earn as much as your ability and determination will allow. We want you to reach your full potential and encourage you to perform at your best by offering many opportunities to earn bonuses based on exceptional performance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred; further education or training in sales is a plus.
Previous experience in automotive sales or a related sales role preferred.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple customer interactions.
Valid driver's license and clean driving record.
Motivated self-starter with a customer-focused approach.
Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.
Professional appearance and attitude
Excellent persuasive verbal communication skills
Time management skills and willingness to take the initiative
Knowledge of automotive industry and technical aspects of vehicles and ownership
Good knowledge of financing and basic mathematics skills
Prior automotive sales experience and specific training with Ford products a positive
Must have clean driving and criminal records for employment

Nice To Haves

Further education or training in sales
Specific training with Ford products

Responsibilities

Engage with customers and provide detailed information about vehicles and financing options.
Demonstrate vehicles to customers and facilitate test drives.
Negotiate vehicle pricing and financing terms to close sales.
Build and maintain long-term customer relationships to encourage repeat business and referrals.
Meet and exceed monthly sales targets and performance goals.
Stay updated on product knowledge, promotions, and inventory changes.
Collaborate with the sales team and management to ensure a high-standard customer experience.
Be the first point of contact between customers and the dealership
Demonstrate features and options on all vehicles in inventory
Answer basic questions about financing and other optional financial products
Promote the company’s service and finance department with buyers to ensure customer loyalty
Perform vehicle delivery for buyers after a purchase has been completed
Routinely follow up with buyers to ensure continued satisfaction
Contribute to dealership sales data by filling out standard reports
Cold call prospective buyers to generate new business when necessary

Benefits

Competitive compensation package ranging from $40,000.00 to $110,000.00+ per year.
Opportunities for career growth and professional development.
Employee discounts on vehicle purchases and services.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Supportive and friendly work environment.
Access to training and mentoring from seasoned experts
Promotions as new positions come available
Opportunities to earn bonuses based on exceptional performance