Automotive Sales Consultant-Koons Sterling Ford

Asbury Automotive • Sterling, VA

112d

About The Position

As a Sales Advisor, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our business and in the lives of our team members and customers every day. We are looking for strong, energetic, people-focused Sales Advisors who will help us redefine the car-buying experience. The Sales Consultant's primary role in the dealership is to respond to customers that inquire about a vehicle advertised online utilizing phone and email methods. The Sales Consultant works with customers who visit the store directly, taking them through the initial buying process through to the final sale.

Requirements

• Must have motivation to be successful
• Exhibit great customer service skills
• Must be able to create and maintain customer relationships
• Strong computer & phone skills
• Experience utilizing and maintaining a customer relations management database
• Prior automotive sales or retail experience, customer service, call center, or business development experience a plus
• Maintain professional business attire and appearance
• Must be a minimum of eighteen years of age
• Must have a valid Driver's License
• Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings (background & drug test)

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual is always a plus
• Self-motivated and a team player

Responsibilities

• Contacting and communicating with customers to identify needs using the Asbury selling process
• Build rapport with customers to build a base of referrals to establish customer network
• Answer internet leads within the store's required time and email product information with pricing
• Answer sales phone calls and set appointments for customers
• Confirm appointments
• Make outbound phone calls to follow up with customers on inquiry, after the sale, and for repeat business
• Conduct test drives and vehicle walkarounds with customers
• Work with the customer from start to finish throughout the buying process

Benefits

• Paid holidays & paid time off
• Deferred Holiday Pay Match
• Paid training
• Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flex spending accounts (tax free)
• Short-term and Long-term disability plans
• Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term)
• 401k with company match
• Digital career path tool to assist with career development
• Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts on parts and service repairs
• Scholarship awards
• Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees