PRODUCT SPECIALIST

Gilroy Auto Outlet Inc•Corte Madera, CA

9h•$41,600 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for conducting market research and analyzing trends, performing product demonstrations to staff and customers, gathering feedback, and offering recommendations to the engineering team. Marin Acura is a locally-family owned and operated dealer since 1986. Because of our commitment to offering a world class client experience, we are a five-time winner of the Acura DealerRater award, which is only given to the top Acura dealers. Not only do we clearly care about our customers, we focus on community involvement and giving back. Join a team that is moving the community and your career forward. Marin Acura is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer. We are looking for motivated, positive and organized candidates to work with the Marin Acura team. We offer training and mentoring to assure your success. We believe that a happy associates make happy Customers.

Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid Drivers License
Commitment to excellence and high standards.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
Acute attention to detail.
Detail-oriented and work effectively under pressure while meeting all applicable deadlines.
Able to manage multiple projects.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects.

Responsibilities

Increases and maximizes the product order volumes and turnover of the company and management of the sales process and associated activities within a defined territory.
Maintains a full and current knowledge of the company’s products and services.
Works with business units in developing business plans to achieve company revenue goals.
Analyzes competitive marketplace and industry trends to accordingly develop business strategies for revenue generation.
Establishes pricing strategies and guidelines for new product development.
Obtains customer feedback and suggests appropriate product revisions.
Coordinates with engineering and manufacturing teams in product development activities.
Recommends product enhancements and updates to identify new business opportunities.
Supports marketing team in developing sales and marketing strategies for profitability.
Conducts product and sales trainings to marketing team.
Provides support for marketing collaterals, advertising materials, marketing campaigns, tradeshows and other promotional activities.
Assists in new product introduction and release activities.
Coordinates with cross-functional teams to provide product engineering, development, management and sales solutions.
Addresses customer issues and concerns in a timely fashion to ensure customer satisfaction.
Works with business team to identify new customers and to retain existing customers.
Stays up-to-date with product knowledge, business flow, sales process and market dynamic.
Maintains complete documentations for all product related activities.
Performs other related duties as assigned by management.