Job Summary:
Sales Associates sell New and Used vehicles, while maintaining acceptable standards of guest satisfaction, sales volume, and gross profit. Sales Associates are responsible for supporting the company’s Vision: “Best place to work & Best place for our guests to do business” and Mission: “Build long term relationships with our associates & guests & make a positive difference in our community”.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
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Meet or exceed the dealership's monthly minimum standard for sales volume.
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Greet and assist every guest or find someone who can.
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Assist guests and ask about their wants and needs in selecting the best vehicle for them.
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Describe each vehicle’s features, value, and performance, including available options.
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Offer test drives to every guest and follow dealership protocol regarding proper identification, etc. in advance of test drive.
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Properly complete vehicle transactions and process associated documents according to dealership guidelines.
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Do a quality delivery of every vehicle to reinforce guest’s purchase decision and satisfaction.
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Follows up on all post-delivery items, tag/title work, "we-owes", and special requests to be sure that all guest’s expectations are met.
- Build repeat and referral business by following up with every guest to ensure their needs have been met.
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Stay up to date on all manufacturer’s products and sales training requirements.
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Attending all sales and training meetings as scheduled by management.
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Work with management to create reasonable sales performance goals with monthly income targets and develop strategies to achieve them.
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Handle guest concerns/complaints and resolve as necessary while maintaining guest satisfaction.
Additional Responsibilities: Adhere to the Tony Group Standards
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SMILE: be positive and respectful to everyone
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GREET: greet everyone within five feet
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HELP: help every guest or find someone who can
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THANK: remember to always thank the guest
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GOLD: Go for the Gold (Grand Opening Look, Daily)
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer handling skills.
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Excellent sales and customer service skills.
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Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
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Ability to function effectively in a high-paced and at times, stressful environment.
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Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent
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Valid Driver’s License and clean traffic abstract
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of standing, sitting, and working on a computer.
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Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.