Sales Advisor

City Limits Subaru Keating•Buda, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

City Limits Subaru is seeking a Product Specialist/Sales Advisor to guide customers through the vehicle sales process, maintain appointment systems, capture customer information, and contact prospective and existing customers. The role includes showing new and used vehicles, explaining model characteristics, and answering product questions. Sales Advisors work to understand customer needs, demonstrate suitable vehicles, complete sales, and support customers after purchase. This is a non-exempt position with no supervisory responsibility. Salespersons typically work 50–60 hours per week on a rotating schedule between 8:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m., including weekends and holidays. Work is primarily at the dealership, with time outdoors on the lot in varied weather. The role may involve loud noises, odors, high activity, and competition to meet aggressive sales goals. Occasional extended travel beyond test-drive areas is required. Applicants must be willing to complete a drug screen and background check before employment.

Requirements

Experience in customer-facing roles, such as sales, retail, service, or a similar industry.
Ability to work in a metric-based environment.
High level of dependability and confidentiality.
High school diploma or GED.
Four years of a clear driving record, with no previous DUI history or moving violations.
No prior criminal history.
Valid driver's license.
Access to reliable transportation.
Successful selling skills, self-confidence, and ethical conduct.
Professional personal appearance and excellent communication skills.
Ability to discuss technical details and punctuality.
Willingness to submit to a drug screen and background check before employment.
Ability to safely drive a variety of vehicles in inclement weather or road conditions.
Ability to sit, walk, or stand for extended periods in varying weather and temperature conditions; perform repetitive arm and leg movements; and stand, climb, lift, balance, walk, stoop, reach, grasp, hear, see, and talk.
Willingness to undertake occasional extended travel beyond test-drive areas.

Responsibilities

Actively prospect for potential buyers through referrals and outreach.
Approach and assist customers who arrive at the dealership.
Determine customer needs by listening and asking questions.
Conduct vehicle walk-arounds and test drives, demonstrating features of vehicles suited to customer needs.
Close automotive sales effectively.
Ensure customers understand vehicle operating features and sales paperwork.
Follow through on sales commitments to customers.
Maintain an owner follow-up system to encourage repeat business and referrals.
Maintain sales certification and meet the dealership's sales quota.
Report objectives, reviews, analyses, and planned activities to the sales manager.
Attend training and sales meetings offered by sales managers, the dealership, and manufacturers.
Review sales statistics and actions to use time effectively, plan, and improve sales.
Maintain a professional appearance and uniform.