Porsche Shop Sales Representative

Olsen Motorsports•Downers Grove, IL

About The Position

If you're committed to excellent customer service, join our talented team as a Porsche repair and restoration sales representative and start closing deals! We stand a cut above and expect you to do the same. Our ideal salesperson has strong interpersonal and organizational skills and is confident handling customer greetings to test drives. You must present vehicle specs and follow up with customers about potential sales. Your hard work will pay off in the form of advancement opportunities, continued education, and more! Apply today if you're ready to embrace a new chapter on the Olsen team! For a high-end luxury salesperson at a Porsche custom car shop that focuses on both restoring classic models and building custom Porsches, here are the modified qualifications emphasizing experience with older models: Essential Qualifications Sales experience with air-cooled Porsche Experience with Classic Porsches: In-depth knowledge of older Porsche models, including their specifications, history, and restoration processes. Familiarity with the nuances of classic car maintenance and restoration. Luxury Sales Experience: Proven track record in high-end retail or luxury automotive sales, especially with classic or vintage vehicles. Customer Service Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities to engage with clients interested in both restoration and customization. Technical Knowledge: Understanding of automotive mechanics, particularly related to older Porsche models. Ability to explain restoration processes and customization options to clients effectively. Sales Skills: Strong closing skills, particularly in the luxury automotive sector. Preferred Qualifications Education: Background in Automotive Technology, Business, or a related field (preferred). Networking Skills: Ability to build relationships within the classic car community and industry contacts for parts and restoration. Flexibility & Adaptability: Willingness to work flexible hours and engage in hands-on tasks related to restoration. Technical Savvy: Familiarity with CRM software and sales tracking tools, along with basic automotive diagnostic tools. Additional Qualifications Passion for Classic Cars: Genuine enthusiasm for classic Porsches and automotive history. Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness of and sensitivity to diverse clientele, especially collectors and enthusiasts. These qualifications will help in hiring a salesperson who not only drives sales but also enriches the customer experience through expertise in classic Porsche restoration and customization.

Requirements

Sales experience with air-cooled Porsche
Experience with Classic Porsches: In-depth knowledge of older Porsche models, including their specifications, history, and restoration processes. Familiarity with the nuances of classic car maintenance and restoration.
Luxury Sales Experience: Proven track record in high-end retail or luxury automotive sales, especially with classic or vintage vehicles.
Customer Service Skills: Exceptional interpersonal and communication abilities to engage with clients interested in both restoration and customization.
Technical Knowledge: Understanding of automotive mechanics, particularly related to older Porsche models. Ability to explain restoration processes and customization options to clients effectively.
Sales Skills: Strong closing skills, particularly in the luxury automotive sector.

Nice To Haves

Education: Background in Automotive Technology, Business, or a related field (preferred).
Networking Skills: Ability to build relationships within the classic car community and industry contacts for parts and restoration.
Flexibility & Adaptability: Willingness to work flexible hours and engage in hands-on tasks related to restoration.
Technical Savvy: Familiarity with CRM software and sales tracking tools, along with basic automotive diagnostic tools.
Passion for Classic Cars: Genuine enthusiasm for classic Porsches and automotive history.
Cultural Sensitivity: Awareness of and sensitivity to diverse clientele, especially collectors and enthusiasts.