Internet Sales Specialist - Kia of Hamilton
AutoCanada Inc.•Hamilton, ON
•CA$40,000 - CA$60,000•Onsite
About The Position
Kia of Hamilton is seeking an Internet Sales Specialist to join their team. This role is responsible for executing sales objectives for both new and pre-owned vehicles, developing and implementing effective sales plans, monitoring performance metrics, converting leads to sales, and enhancing client relationships to strengthen the dealership's market presence. The position is full-time and requires immediate hire.
Requirements
- A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in automotive dealership sales management.
- Must have some experience in a leadership role.
- Strong understanding of dealership accounting practices, budgeting and expense management.
- Ability to be professional and deliver exceptional service to clients.
- Excellent people management skills such as leadership, team development, interpersonal, coaching, mentoring, and supervisory skills.
- A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
- Excellent verbal/written communication combined with the ability to interact and gain the support of senior leadership and other decision makers.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Ability to manage priorities, perform a variety of tasks and meet required deadlines and targets.
- A person of high integrity who is trusted by others and consistently honors their commitments.
- Detail oriented, self-motivated and resourceful.
- Results-driven and career focused individual with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong desire to be successful.
- Understanding of Provincial Safety code requirements for dealerships.
Nice To Haves
- Post-Secondary education in a related discipline would be considered an asset.
- Experience using CRM systems or other automotive software systems would be considered an asset.
Responsibilities
- Execute the established short, medium, and long-term sales objectives for new and pre-owned vehicle sales.
- Develop and implement sales plans for the team to enable achieving monthly and annual goals.
- Contribute ideas to and participate in the development and implementation of the dealership’s marketing and advertising initiatives.
- Be accountable for ensuring the successful conversion of iLeads to sales.
- Monitor performance metrics related to the team including sales and customer experience metrics.
- Develop and maintain relationships with valued clients to further promote the dealership’s brand within the market.
- Assist in the development and implementation of strategies for growth.
- Curate an exceptional client experience.
- Develop a strong team to fully execute on the sales strategy for the dealership.
- Develop and encourage strong working relationships with all associates and stakeholders.
- Deliver on financial results while ensuring compliance with company policies and corporate governance.
- Promote professional development within a team environment ensuring associates are held accountable.
- Lead, demonstrate and champion a healthy and safe work environment ensuring that all safety standards, policies, procedures and compliance requirements are communicated, implemented and followed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation and Benefits Package
- Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service Plans
- Employee and Family Assistance Programs
- Company-wide appreciation events and contests throughout the calendar year
- Professional development and the opportunity to grow your career
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
