Automotive Sales Associate

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Greets customer on sales floor and determines make, type, and quality of vehicle desired.
• Explains features and demonstrates operation of vehicle in showroom or on road.
• Suggests optional equipment for customer to purchase.
• Researches availability of models and optional equipment.
• Consults with Sales Manager when necessary; never allowing a customer to leave without first consulting with a Sales Manager.
• Works with the Sales Manager to compute and quote sales price, including tax, trade-in allowance, license fee, and discount, and requirements for financing payment of vehicle on credit.
• Prepares all related paperwork and applications (e.g., sales slip, credit application, etc.).
• Delivers new vehicle to customer. Ensures the customer understands the vehicle's operating features, warranty and paperwork, and lays the foundation for customer loyalty.
• Maintains a prospect development system.
• Remains knowledgeable of new products, features, accessories, etc.
• Attends sales meetings and training sessions (at various locations) as scheduled.
• Adheres to Company policies and procedures.
• Mets, or exceeds, written forecast and projected sales numbers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Current, valid, State Driver's License. Motor Vehicle Report which is acceptable to insurance carrier for coverage to operate company-owned and/or customer-owned vehicles.