Automotive Sales Consultant
Sheehy Auto Stores · Springfield, VA · 2 mo ago
Business Development$80k–$120k/yrFull-time
Compensation
- Flats up to $875 per vehicle
- Or percentage of gross profit — up to $1,000 per vehicle
- Realistic earning potential: $80,000–$120,000+ per year
- Strong new Ford and late-model used inventory
- High-volume environment with consistent opportunity
Responsibilities
- Determine each customer's vehicle needs by asking questions and listening
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and enthusiasm for the vehicles and accessories
- Lead customers through proven selling steps that close deals
- Deliver vehicles to customers, ensuring the customer understands the product features, warranty, and paperwork to lay the foundation for customer loyalty
- Maintain customer information and contacts in CRM
- Follow-up with existing customers to build relationships that encourage repeat and referral business
- Develop new business through focused personal marketing efforts through direct mail, networking affiliations, and telemarketing
- Maintain comprehensive knowledge of pricing and specifications of competitive vehicles to provide clients with informative comparisons.
Qualifications
- Automotive Sales experience preferred
- Technology proficient (CRM, digital retailing tools, texting, video, email follow-up)
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- A positive attitude, good work ethic, and professional appearance
- Long-term mindset with leadership aspirations
- A high school diploma or equivalent
- Must be authorized to work in the USA
- Able to pass pre-employment background checks, MVR, and drug screen
- Must have a valid driver's license
Career Path
- We promote from within. High performers who demonstrate leadership ability and initiative will have opportunities to advance into Finance Manager, Sales Manager, GSM, and General Manager roles.
Benefits
- Bi-weekly salary plus Monthly Commission
- Paid Training
- Sales Recognition Program
- Start earning PTO on your 1st day of employment
- 401(K) and profit sharing
- Excellent Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
- Paid Maternity & Paternity after one year of employment
About the Role
- Sheehy Auto Stores is one of the country's Top 30 Private Dealer groups representing some of the industry's best brands with over 25 locations.
- We pride ourselves on finding the best team members, both experienced and new to the industry, who have that desire to achieve.
- This is an opportunity to build a career — not just earn a commission!
What Makes Our Store Different
- Utilize vehicle locator tools to source inventory for customers
- Participate in appraising trade-ins
- Take initiative in deal structure and customer solutions
- Develop real operational and inventory knowledge
Company Information
- Sheehy Auto Stores has been named a 2024 and 2025 Top Workplace in Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Richmond!
- We maintain a strong policy of equal employment opportunities for all associates.
- We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.