Sales & Client Experience Trainee

Mankato Motor Company • Mankato, MN

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Mankato Motor Company is seeking individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity, and a passion for customer interaction to join our growing team as Sales & Client Experience Trainees. This program is designed for individuals from various backgrounds, including retail, restaurants, hospitality, insurance, financial services, coaching, or the military, who possess excellent people skills and a desire to build a career. No prior automotive sales experience is necessary, as we provide a comprehensive paid training program. Our focus is on developing your work ethic, coachability, and customer care abilities. Upon successful completion of training and advancement, you will transition to a performance-based pay structure with earning potential that exceeds industry norms. We offer a clear career progression, with opportunities to move into full sales consultant roles and leadership positions within our Chevrolet, Nissan, and Volkswagen brands.

Requirements

• A strong work ethic and a genuine interest in people.
• Prior experience in any customer-facing or goal-driven role (e.g., retail, hospitality, insurance, food service, military, coaching).
• Reliability, coachability, and a willingness to learn a new industry.
• A valid driver's license and a clean driving record.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply the 14-step Road to the Sale process with real customers, under guidance.
• Greet and assist customers throughout their buying journey, focusing on a supportive and pressure-free experience.
• Develop comprehensive product knowledge across our brand lineup.
• Master the use of our CRM and inventory management tools to ensure long-term success.

Benefits

• Structured, paid training program covering product knowledge, sales process, and tools.
• Mentorship from an experienced sales team member for the first 90 days.
• Hourly pay during training.
• Guaranteed pay with performance-based compensation (volume and customer satisfaction) after advancement (not commission-based).
• Significant earning potential upon ramp-up.
• Clear career path to full sales consultant roles and leadership positions.
• Investment in people and promotion from within.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed