AutoNation Ford of Bradenton - Hiring Event for Sales Associate Nov 19th & 20th

AutoNation • Bradenton, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

AutoNation’s Experienced Sales Associate sells new and used vehicles while meeting gross-profit, customer-satisfaction, and sales-volume standards. The role involves helping customers find vehicles that suit their needs, building relationships, following up with customers, and working toward personal income and productivity goals. Associates have access to AutoNation’s CRM, equity-mining tools, lender relationships, and nationwide vehicle inventory. AutoNation provides hands-on, digital, and classroom training, along with opportunities to advance into finance, management, and other career paths.

The posting also advertises an in-person hiring event at AutoNation Ford of Bradenton on November 19 and 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. It states that no experience is needed for the event, although the experienced-sales role’s listed requirements include more than one year of automotive sales experience.

Requirements

• Proven ability to provide an exceptional customer experience.
• Drive to set targeted personal income goals consistent with AutoNation’s productivity standards.
• Over one year of automotive sales experience is listed for the Experienced Sales Associate role.
• Proven ability to exceed established automotive sales and customer-service goals.
• Excellent communication, consultative, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to follow up with customers.
• Valid in-state driver’s license and an acceptable, safe driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Sales or customer-service experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Sell new and used vehicles while meeting gross-profit, customer-satisfaction, and sales-volume standards.
• Provide an exceptional customer experience and help customers find an appropriate vehicle.
• Set personal income goals consistent with AutoNation’s productivity standards.
• Follow up with customers, including repeated follow-up as needed.
• Build a book of business and close sales.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• 401(k) matching.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Maternity benefits.
• Associate purchase and discount programs for vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear.
• Discounts and offers through YouDecide.
• Hands-on, digital, and classroom training.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED