Automotive Sales

Lou Fusz Chevrolet • St. Louis, MO

17h • Onsite

About The Position

Lou Fusz Chevrolet in St. Peters, Missouri, is hiring a motivated, people-focused Automotive Sales Consultant to build customer relationships and help customers find and purchase vehicles. Automotive experience is not required; candidates with customer-facing experience from hospitality, retail, service, or other industries are encouraged to apply. The company provides training, technology, support, and a $3,000-per-month guarantee during the first three months while new consultants learn the processes and establish a customer base.

The role involves guiding customers through the vehicle-buying experience, developing new business, maintaining customer relationships, demonstrating vehicles, and helping customers understand purchase and ownership options. Consultants work with Sales Managers and teammates to meet individual and dealership objectives, follow established processes, and continually develop their product knowledge and sales abilities. The position requires a flexible schedule that includes weekends.

Requirements

• Sales or customer-facing experience in any industry.
• Strong desire to compete and succeed, with a hunter mentality.
• Ability to follow a proven process and maintain the discipline required for success.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong relationship-building and interpersonal skills.
• Motivation to meet and exceed measurable performance goals.
• Technical aptitude and willingness to learn modern sales tools and technology.
• Highly motivated, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends.
• Professional, well-groomed appearance.
• Clean driving record.
• Ability to meet applicable pre-employment drug screening and insurability requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in hospitality, restaurants, casinos, or another customer-experience-focused industry.
• Experience in retail sales, B2B or outside sales, manufacturing or industrial sales, bartending, wireless or technology sales, insurance or inside sales, rental car services, customer service, or another relationship-driven career.

Responsibilities

• Build genuine customer relationships and deliver an exceptional buying experience from beginning to end.
• Understand customers’ needs, preferences, lifestyles, and budgets to help identify appropriate vehicles.
• Maintain relationships with previous customers to encourage repeat business and referrals.
• Respond professionally and promptly to customer inquiries and opportunities.
• Demonstrate vehicle features, capabilities, technology, and benefits.
• Conduct informative and enjoyable test drives.
• Explain available warranties, services, and ownership options.
• Maintain knowledge of dealership vehicles, competitive models, manufacturer programs, and industry trends.
• Build and maintain a customer base; follow up with prospects and previous customers.
• Engage potential customers through dealership traffic, inquiries, referrals, community activities, and other opportunities.
• Identify trade-in and future purchase opportunities.
• Use available technology and sales tools to manage opportunities and strengthen customer relationships.
• Guide customers through the buying process, address questions and concerns, ask for the sale, and work toward mutually beneficial solutions.
• Complete required sales and purchase documentation.
• Explain available financing options, warranties, service contracts, and other ownership solutions.
• Assist with vehicle delivery and ensure customers feel confident about their purchase.
• Work with Sales Managers and teammates to achieve individual and dealership objectives.
• Communicate professionally and keep management informed about customer opportunities and activity.
• Follow established sales processes and performance standards.
• Continuously develop product knowledge, technology skills, and sales abilities; bring a positive attitude and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

• $3,000-per-month guarantee for the first three months of training and onboarding.
• Medical, dental, and vision reimbursement plans.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid long-term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Vacation time.
• Paid holidays.
• Personal time off.
• Bereavement leave.
• Employee discounts.
• Referral bonus opportunities.
• Academy training and professional development.
• Athletic scholarship opportunities.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Positive, team-oriented environment focused on employee success and professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed