Automotive Sales Professional - Southern Acura Newport News

Job Description

Southern Auto Group is starting the year by offering several Automotive Sales Professional opportunities at multiple locations! This industry would be nothing without your energy, passion, and willingness to learn and grow. Operating at your full potential is what this industry is all about. If you are self-motivated, pleasant to co-workers and customers, and are excited about your future….this is where you belong. Welcome to Southern Auto Group!

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and previous sales experience in any industry is a PLUS! Having excellent customer service skills, a confident and outgoing personality, and great communication skills is a great start as well. Now, add to that a professional appearance and you are what we are looking for! Candidates must be self-motivated with a strong sales aptitude and a willingness to continuously network to sell a minimum number of vehicles on an ongoing basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Helps customers with vehicle selection and promotes model options and features, value-added products and services, and purchase and finance options following dealership policies
• Conducts vehicle test drives and ensures all speed limits and all other rules of the road are followed
• Negotiates sale closure in a clear, concise, and highly ethical fashion
• Helps facilitate delivery by providing a clear explanation of vehicle and feature operations, warranty, and servicing requirements
• Maintains accurate sales documentation
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all vehicles, accessories, financing options, and promotions
• Attends all staff meetings, training exercises, and educational classes as required
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Verifiable sales performance (any industry)
• Demonstrated ability to close sales
• Negotiation expertise
• Strong computer/internet, mobile/Smartphone, and Social Media skills
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting professionally with customers, vendors, and staff
• Outgoing personality and willing to work with the public on a daily basis
• Neat, clean, and professional appearance
• Able to achieve goals with limited direct supervision
• Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is an in-person position and attendance is required to maintain employment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

Company Description

The year was 1979 when the Southern Auto Group opened its first location in the Hampton Roads area. Today, this massive conglomerate has grown into 16 core dealerships located in Chesapeake, Newport News, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach. There are 15 new car brands that include: Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Trucks, FIAT, Alfa Romeo, Chevrolet, Ford, Buick, GMC, Kia, Volkswagen, Nissan, Hyundai, and Acura. Plus, state-of-the-art Collision Centers, a Pre-owned Car and Truck Liquidation Outlet, and over 700 employees on its payroll.

Our dealerships are always looking for qualified candidates to fill a variety of positions. In addition to the vast opportunities we have available, you will find that management encourages and promotes advancement opportunities within each dealership. Our Mission Statement is as follows:

Mission Statement:

At Southern Auto Group, our mission is:

• To recognize and fulfill the unique needs of every customer, consistently going above and beyond expectations.
• To provide our employees with the training, resources, and support necessary for personal and professional growth.
• To uphold the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior in all interactions—with customers, employees, suppliers, and the community.
• To lead our industry by delivering quality products and services that create a competitive advantage, driving growth in sales, profitability, and long-term success.

We are committed to hiring and retaining the very best employees in a supportive and positive workplace. The foundation of our culture is low employee turnover, career development, and increasing opportunities for responsibility and compensation. Guided by these principles, we foster an environment where every team member can thrive, contribute, and grow alongside the organization.

Take advantage of this opportunity to work for one of the Largest Auto Groups in Hampton Roads!

Discover more about our organization at DrivingSouthern.com. Or check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SouthernAutoGroup.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.

Benefits

• FREE WELLNESS PLAN
• Health Insurance
• Health Gap Insurance
• TeleMedicine/TeleHealth
• HSA (Health Savings Account)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance (Short Term and Long Term)
• Supplemental Insurance
• Term Life Insurance with AD&D
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• 401K Retirement Plan Offered by John Hancock
• Identity and Fraud Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Pay
• Birthday Pay