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 Lexus of Birmingham, 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):
- OTE (On-Target-Earnings): $75,000 - $150,000+ / year
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
Job Description
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 automotive sales experience.
- Strong negotiation and closing skills.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines
