Automotive Sales & Leasing Consultant

Automotive Sales & Leasing Consultant

Full-time position; 5-day work week, scheduled approximately 43 hours per week. Must be available to work evenings and Saturdays.

We are seeking a Sales & Leasing Consultant to become a part of our Northfield Automotive team!

Core Responsibilities and Duties:

• Understanding Vehicles: Researching features, capabilities, and characteristics of vehicles
• Building Relationships: Maintaining rapport with new and existing customers based on their preferences, needs, and lifestyle.
• Matching Customers with Vehicles: Listening to customer needs, interests, and finding the right car model to match their preferences
• Demonstrating Vehicles: Explaining vehicle features, warranties and services, and taking customers on test drives
• Closing Sales: Negotiating the best price and offering finance options
• Providing Customer Service: Meeting sales targets and ensuring a great customer experience throughout the sales process.
• Completing Paperwork: Assisting with the necessary paperwork for a successful sale.
• Setting Up Showroom & Lot: Helping to set up, organize, and maintain showroom & lot including, promotional displays.

Compensation & Benefits:

Guaranteed salary position plus commissions. Average income is $60,000 - $75,000 annually with top performers earning $100,000 plus. Pay is just one part of the compensation package for employees. Northfield Automotive supports career progression, offers benefits package which includes retirement savings match, paid time off, health and wellness benefits and vehicle purchase and service discounts for full-time employees.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• 1 year experience in sales, customer service, or other related field
• Dealership experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong public speaking and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated strength in customer service, organization, and attention to detail with a focus on building rapport
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and respond quickly/re-prioritize changing needs
• Knowledge of sales management techniques and market trends

Here at Northfield Automotive, we are committed to serving our customers in a professional manner. Our conveniently located dealership in Northfield, MN is easy to reach from the nearby Dundas, Waterford and Faribault areas. We believe you deserve a comprehensive customer service experience, and that extends beyond offering a test drive. From financing to providing reliable automotive repair and service, our team is dedicated to helping you succeed as a driver. We are ready to help with all your automotive needs.

We base our business decisions and values on our vision statement:

1.) Build CARING, LIVE-LONG, RELATIONSHIPS with customers, co-workers, and the community

2.) Develop ENTHUSIASTIC ADVOCATES for our dealership

3.) Based upon LOYALTY, COMPASSION, INTEGRITY, & TRUST (Teamwork)

4.) Demonstrate the “Heart of a Servant”

5.) ENJOY the journey together!

To learn more about working at Northfield Automotive please visit http://www.northfieldautomotive.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Customer Service or Sales: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Northfield, MN 55057 (Required)

Work Location: In person