Automotive Sales Consultant

Valley Truck Centers•Columbus, OH

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking for a Career not just a job? Valley Ford of Columbus has a sales representative opportunity in our rapidly growing store. We are looking for good people to join our top-notch sales team. Highly focused employee driven, customer powered organization needs the best of the best to take care of our customers. We strongly encourage highly motivated individuals looking for their last position in a rewarding career in automotive retailing to apply in person! Advancement opportunities within our organization. We prefer to promote from within. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Requirements

3+ years sales experience – preferably automotive or business-to-business preferred. Also, hiring paid interns.
Must be able to learn about products and pass knowledge along to clients quickly
Self-starting individual with the motivation to improve skills
Working knowledge of voicemail, e-mail, & Microsoft Office
Communication skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills. Able to consistently up-sell. Understand and use basic selling techniques: open, probe, presentation, and overcoming objections.
Planning skills. Must be a well-organized individual with the ability to plan customer visits in an efficient manner. Written monthly and weekly sales call reports are required.
Valid in-state Driver’s License.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales, preferably within the automotive industry.
Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in a competitive market.
Experience in building and maintaining client relationships and managing a sales pipeline.
Strong understanding of the automotive industry, including knowledge of motor vehicles and parts.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with clients and team members.
Ability to analyze market trends and develop strategic sales plans.
Proficiency in using CRM software and other sales tools to track and manage customer interactions.
Strong negotiation skills and the ability to close deals effectively.
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to adapt to changing market conditions and client needs.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Automotive Technology, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Developing a prospect database through: Phone and in-person prospecting Networking
Following up with and enhancing customer relationships
Preparation of analysis, specifications, and proposals for prospects and customers
Knowledge of vehicle product
Knowledge of financing options