Sales Associate/Sales Associate Trainee
About The Position
Automotive Sales Associate/Sales Associate Trainee (Entry-Level Friendly) If you’re energized by helping people and want a career with real earning potential, we’d love to meet you. We’re looking for motivated, customer-first individuals to join our transparent Sales Department. No automotive sales experience required — We prefer experience in customer service or hospitality. We’ll provide you with a paid training salary for peace of mind so you can focus on building confidence and success from day one. In this role, you’re the connection between our guests and their next vehicle. You’ll guide customers through vehicle selection and explain purchase or lease options — making the experience simple, comfortable, and pressure-free. At Mazda of Clearwater, our goal is to make every guest a customer for life. We believe happy employees create happy customers — so we invest in training and reward performance. Every team member plays a key role in delivering the Mazda President’s Club award-winning service and value our community expects.
Requirements
- No automotive sales experience required
- Willing to complete a pre-employment background check and drug screen
Nice To Haves
- Customer service or hospitality experience preferred
- Commitment to delivering a high level of customer satisfaction
- Positive, team-first attitude with strong collaboration skills
- Professional, prompt, and courteous communication
- Enthusiastic and coachable; able to accept direction and feedback from management
- Able to meet department performance standards
Responsibilities
- Greet and assist guests in person, online, and by phone; build rapport and identify needs
- Guide customers through vehicle selection and present purchase/lease options clearly and professionally
- Maintain long-term follow-up with leads who are not yet ready to purchase
- Use the CRM tracking system daily to document activity, schedule follow-ups, and manage your sales pipeline
- Stay coachable — participate in training, apply feedback, and work toward department performance standards
Benefits
- Medical and dental insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off and vacation
- Employee vehicle purchase plans
- Family-owned and operated team environment
- Long-term job security
- Health and wellness programs
- Flexible work schedule
- Discounts on products and services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
