Sell Volkswagen vehicles by managing leads, assessing customer needs, demonstrating products, conducting test drives, and guiding buyers through vehicle selection. Maintain product knowledge, track interactions in CRM, meet sales quotas, follow up for repeat business and referrals, and collaborate with finance and sales teams. The role requires automotive sales experience, strong communication and negotiation skills, a valid driver’s license, and successful completion of background, drug, and motor vehicle checks.
Company Description
Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands.
At Momentum Volkswagen, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.
Compensation (Draw/Commission):
Job DescriptionSummary:
As an Automotive Sales Associate, you will play a key role in assisting customers with their vehicle purchase, providing information about available models, and ensuring a positive buying experience.
Your enthusiasm for automobiles and excellent communication skills will contribute to the success of our sales department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Generate and manage appointments from internet leads, referrals, walk-ins, and marketing campaigns.
- Assess customer needs, preferences, and provide tailored vehicle recommendations.
- Conduct thorough product demonstrations and test drives, highlighting features and benefits.
- Maintain comprehensive product knowledge across the dealership's inventory.
- Guide customers through the sales process up to vehicle selection, ensuring a smooth handoff to Finance and Sales Managers.
- Follow up with customers to foster repeat business and referrals.
- Meet or exceed monthly sales quotas and performance metrics.
- Utilize CRM tools effectively to track customer interactions and sales opportunities.
- Collaborate with team members to optimize sales strategies and customer satisfaction.
- Continuously update skills through training to enhance sales techniques and product knowledge.
Qualifications
- 2+ years of automotive sales experience.
- Proven success of meeting or exceeding sales goals in a dealership environment.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
- All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background check, drug test, Motor Vehicle Report check, and have a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous German automotive sales experience.
- Strong negotiation and closing skills.
Compensation (Draw / Commission):
Schedule:
- FULL TIME
- Sundays Always Off
- Saturday Availability Required
Perks & Benefits:
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Paid Time Off that Grows with You
- Sundays Always Off
- Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas
- Employee Pricing on Purchases & Leases
- Free & Discounted Gym Membership Options
- Exclusive Travel Deals on Hotels, Rentals & Airfare
- Career Growth in a Fortune 500 Company
All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines
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