Sales Associate

About the position

For over fifty years, Cornerstone Auto Group has experienced continuous growth and evolution through generations of family ownership. Being family owned has its rewards. We operate on a set of standards that you don't find at other dealerships. Our mission is to foster meaningful connections with both our customers and employees. Learn more about our story of success and dedication to excellence. We firmly believe in investing in the success of our team members. We are dedicated to supporting you on your journey toward personal and professional development through comprehensive initiatives aimed at unlocking your full potential and fostering your career advancement. This unwavering commitment to our employees has been recognized by our team members themselves, resulting in being honored as a Top Workplace in MN since 2018 and a Top Workplace USA since 2022.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with customers
• Greet and guide customers at the dealership and assist with vehicle selection that meets their needs
• Effectively promote and demonstrate model options, features, value added products and services
• Conduct vehicle test drives ensuring all rules of the road are followed
• Negotiate sale in a clear, concise, and highly ethical fashion
• Maintain accurate sales documentation
• Update job knowledge through educational opportunities that are provided
• Attend all staff meetings
• Follow up and commit to customer relations after the sale
• Generate new business by prospecting, and making follow up calls to customer base and referral sources
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Customer service experience of one year
• Sales experience required
• Current, valid drivers license with driving record that meets insurance company standards
• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written
• Good working relations with customers by providing courteous, efficient and professional service
• Earn and maintain on-going industry and factory related training requirements
• Basic computer and internet skills

Benefits

• Paid Training and Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Schedule 40 Hour Workweek
• Career Path and Promotion Opportunities
• Free College Education through Strayer Online University
• Multiple health care options with corporate contribution
• Free health care option for employee
• Dental Insurance w/Corporate Match
• Free Basic Life Insurance valued at $15,000
• HSA
• 401K w/Corporate Match
• Vision Insurance
• Accident and Critical Illness
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program with Fitness Discounts
• Auto Sales, Service, Parts, and Accessories Discounts
• Additional Employee Discounts and Perks