Salesperson

Team Hyundai of Bend•Bend, OR

About The Position

Team Hyundai is looking to add to the Team at their new remodeled location. The Sales Consultant is responsible for maximizing vehicle sales and profit while maintaining the highest possible level of customer satisfaction. He or she must have excellent people skills, product knowledge, and sales experience and/or skills. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, previous sales or marketing experience, a professional appearance and customer-oriented attitude, excellent communication and interpersonal skills (including strong telephone skills), a valid driver's license, and an acceptable driving record. He or she must be organized and self-motivated and willing to work a flexible and varying schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays. All salespersons will start with a $3,500 monthly guarantee. Depending on what day of the month you start, the guarantee will last 60-90 days.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Able to meet and continue to meet manufacturers' training requirements
Previous sales/marketing experience preferred
Professional appearance and customer orientated attitude
Valid in-state driver’s license with acceptable driving record according to dealership guidelines
Excellent interpersonal skills to interact professionally with customers, vendors, and staff
Excellent telephone skills and etiquette
Computer skills sufficient to use Dealership CRM and email software
Highly organized and self motivated
Able to work both indoors and outdoors for extended periods, which will include exposure to ambient heat and cold, sun, rain, snow, and other weather conditions
Able to work a flexible schedule and varying hours, which will include morning, evening, weekend, and holiday work
Able to sit and view a computer screen for long periods, stand and walk for short distances on hard surfaces, carry/lift up to 50 pounds, bend and twist to enter/exit vehicles, reach above shoulder height, and change positions frequently
Able to hear and speak with others in person and by telephone
Able to adequately see to locate and identify clients, vehicles, and other articles commonly associated with this position
Able to operate a wide variety of cars, light trucks, and vans with both manual and automatic transmissions

Responsibilities

Provides customer service by answering questions and helping customers select a vehicle that fits their needs
Explains product performance, application, and benefits to customer by describing all optional equipment available
Demonstrates new and used vehicles (includes test drives)
Maintains up-to-date knowledge on new products, features, and accessories available and translates them into benefits for Dealership customers
Prepares sold vehicles for customer pick-up, ensuring that the customer understands the vehicle’s operational features
Negotiates vehicle price with the aid and at the direction of Sales Management
Maintains a prospect development system by following up with active prospects using the Dealership’s Customer Relationship Management System (CRM)
Follows up with previous customers for referrals and future sales
Attends all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required
Maintains displays of vehicles on lot and in showroom
Safely drives vehicles of all sizes with both manual and automatic transmissions
Works harmoniously with co-workers and supervisors and demonstrates professionalism towards customers, co-workers, and the public at large
Dresses appropriately for the position to ensure a professional image
Demonstrates adherence to Company procedures
Maintains an acceptable attendance record
Works without constant supervision
Reports to the Sales Manager or General Sales Manager regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews, and analyses
Performs other duties as assigned