Automotive Sales Consultant | Paid Training

Peoria • Peoria, IL

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About The Position

Sam Leman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Peoria is hiring a motivated, outgoing, and goal-oriented Automotive Sales Consultant to help customers choose and purchase vehicles. The position offers paid training, guaranteed income during training, performance-based compensation, and advertised first-year earning potential of $60,000–$150,000+. No previous automotive sales experience is required. The dealership provides experienced leadership, ongoing coaching, customer follow-up support, and access to new and pre-owned inventory across the Leman dealer group.

The role involves representing Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles and building a customer base through relationship-focused sales. The dealership advertises a five-day work week, Sundays off, sign-on bonuses for both new and experienced automotive sales professionals, and opportunities for career growth across 13 dealerships. Benefits listed include medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) with company match, free life insurance, paid time off, and employee discounts.

The Leman Automotive Group has been family-owned since 1963 and reports 13 dealerships and more than 700 employees across Central Illinois. It is an equal opportunity employer committed to a workplace built on respect, integrity, and opportunity.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Professional appearance and positive attitude.
• Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Competitive, self-motivated, dependable, and eager to learn.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in sales, customer service, hospitality, retail, wireless sales, real estate, or another customer-facing role.
• Previous automotive sales experience; not required.

Responsibilities

• Help customers find vehicles suited to their needs, lifestyle, and budget.
• Build lasting customer relationships and deliver an exceptional buying experience.
• Demonstrate vehicle features and conduct test drives.
• Develop product knowledge of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles.
• Guide customers through the vehicle purchase and delivery process.
• Follow up with customers to generate repeat and referral business.
• Work with dealership management and other departments.
• Participate in ongoing product knowledge and sales training.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Free life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid training and guaranteed income during training.
• Sign-on bonus opportunities.
• Employee vehicle purchase and lease opportunities.
• Bonus and incentive opportunities.
• Five-day work week with Sundays off.
• Ongoing coaching and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED