Automotive Sales Consultant - Lansing, Michigan, United States

We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The posting includes "Job Description AUTOMOTIVE SALES CONSULTANT" then a paragraph about joining a growing business etc. Then "THE POSITION:" description. Then "The Perks" list. Then "Skills & Qualifications". Then "Education And Experience". Then "Essential Duties & Responsibilities". Then "Physical Requirements". Then "The Company" description. Then mission, core values, etc. Also "LaFontaine Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer." That's boilerplate EEO, should be removed. We need to use

for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. But we should only include sections when posting has real specific content. We have content for: About the role (intro paragraph), Responsibilities (Essential Duties & Responsibilities), Requirements (Education And Experience maybe), Qualifications (Skills & Qualifications), Benefits (The Perks list), maybe Pay? Not mentioned specific pay, just "Competitive Compensation" but no numbers. The rule: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. It says "Competitive Compensation" but that's vague; is that considered stating? It says "Competitive Compensation" as a bullet under The Perks. That is a benefit, not a specific pay amount. The rule: never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g., "commensurate with experience", "not specified", "N/A", "varies", "TBD") and never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them. "Competitive Compensation" is vague but it's still a statement about pay. However it's not a specific number; but it's still stating that compensation is competitive. Might be considered stating pay? The instruction: "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." It does state "Competitive Compensation". So we could include a Pay section with that line. But we also have Benefits section already covering many perks. Could combine? The rule: Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones. So maybe we include Benefits section that includes the perks list, and we could embed "Competitive Compensation" as a bullet within Benefits. That would avoid a separate Pay section. Since they said "never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless the posting actually states them." Benefits is stated, so we can have Benefits section. Pay is also stated but we can incorporate into Benefits to avoid thin section. That seems okay. Schedule: not mentioned. So no Schedule section. Thus sections: About the role (intro), Responsibilities (Essential Duties & Responsibilities), Requirements (Education And Experience), Qualifications (Skills & Qualifications), Benefits (The Perks). Possibly also a section for "Company" but not in allowed headings list. The allowed headings list includes About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. No "Company". So we should not create a heading for company info; we could fold that into About the role or maybe omit? But we must preserve ALL substantive information must be preserved. We need to include company description somewhere. Since we cannot create a heading not in list, we could incorporate it into About the role section as prose. That seems acceptable: About the role can include both the intro and company description. Thus structure:

About the role

Intro paragraph about joining growing business etc. plus company description (founded, mission, values, brands, etc.)

Responsibilities

• ... duties list from Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Requirements

• Education And Experience items: High School Diploma or GED, valid driver's license and satisfactory MVR, must have sales, hospitality, or customer service experience.

Qualifications

• Skills & Qualifications items: ability to read, analyze..., ability to write..., ability to effectively present..., ability to solve practical problems..., ability to interpret a variety of instructions...

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discounts on Sales and Service
• Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life/AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance)
• Voluntary Benefits (Flexing Spending Account, Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Legal & Identity Theft Protection)
• 401(k) and Employer Match
• Holiday Savings Program with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

We must not include EEO line. Also remove duplicated lines, cookie/navigation etc. There's no duplication. Check that we preserved all substantive info: Intro paragraph about joining growing business, family, promoting from within, environment, culture, community involvement. Also THE POSITION description: Sales Representatives responsibilities: selling automobiles by understanding and demonstrating characteristics, capabilities, features; developing and qualifying buyers and closing sales. That is a brief summary; we should include that as part of About the role maybe? Actually THE POSITION is a short description; we could incorporate into About the role as well. But we also have Responsibilities section with detailed duties. So we need to include that brief position description somewhere. Could add to About the role paragraph. Thus About the role paragraph: "Are you interested in joining a growing business that is committed to family, promotes employees from within, is passionate about protecting the environment, has an inspiring company culture, and is actively involved with the community and local charities? If so, this opportunity might be for you! THE POSITION: Sales Representatives are responsible for selling automobiles by understanding and demonstrating characteristics, capabilities, and features; developing and qualifying buyers and closing sales." Then continue with company description. Now ensure we didn't miss any details: The Perks list includes "Competitive Compensation", "Employee Referral Program", "Employee Discounts on Sales and Service", "Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life/AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance)", "Voluntary Benefits (Flexing Spending Account, Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Legal & Identity Theft Protection)", "401(k) and Employer Match", "Holiday Savings Program with Employer Match", "Paid Time Off", "Holiday Pay". Good. Skills & Qualifications list: we have six bullet points. Education And Experience: "High School Diploma or GED", "A valid driver’s license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) are required.", "Must have sales, hospitality, or customer service experience." Physical Requirements: we haven't included a section for Physical Requirements. It's substantive info; we need to preserve it. But we don't have a heading for Physical Requirements in allowed list. Could we incorporate into Requirements or Qualifications? Probably better to add a section "Requirements" could include both education/experience and physical requirements. But the allowed headings list includes Requirements (maybe for education/experience) and Qualifications (for skills). Physical requirements could be part of Requirements. However we must not invent headings not in list. We can add a subsection under Requirements using

but not a new heading. So we can add physical requirements items under Requirements list. Thus Requirements
will contain: High School Diploma or GED; valid driver's license and satisfactory MVR; must have sales, hospitality, or customer service experience; Physical requirements: frequently exposed to outside weather conditions; regularly required to stand, talk, hear; frequently required to walk and sit; potentially exposed to exhaust fumes or other airborne particles; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision. We need to preserve all that info. Now check for any other info: The Company description includes founding year, founders, number of retail franchises, collision centers, locations, employees, mission, core values, brands list, LaFontaine Family Deal, website, mission statement, core values list. We'll include that in About the role paragraph. Now ensure we didn't include any boilerplate: "LaFontaine Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer." Remove. Now output HTML fragment only. Let's craft.

About the role

Are you interested in joining a growing business that is committed to family, promotes employees from within, is passionate about protecting the environment, has an inspiring company culture, and is actively involved with the community and local charities? If so, this opportunity might be for you! THE POSITION: Sales Representatives are responsible for selling automobiles by understanding and demonstrating characteristics, capabilities, and features; developing and qualifying buyers and closing sales. Founded in 1980 by Michael Sr. and Maureen LaFontaine, the award-winning and nationally-recognized LaFontaine Automotive Group includes 55+ retail franchises, 7 collision centers and 60+ Michigan locations. The group employs 3,000+ individuals. Its mission is to personalize the automotive experience by building lifelong relationships that connect families and strengthen communities. The LaFontaine commitment to customers, staff, and local communities is demonstrated by active participation and contributions to numerous non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and charities throughout southeast Michigan. Core values: Accountability, Responsibility, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Passion. LaFontaine represents the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Fiat, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, KIA, Lincoln, Mazda, RAM, Polestar, Subaru, Toyota, Volvo, and Volkswagen. Learn more at www.familydeal.com.

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 customers 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. This process ensures that the customer understands the vehicle's operating features, warranty, and paperwork, and it 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.
• Meets, or exceeds, written forecast and projected sales numbers.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• A valid driver’s license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) are required.
• Must have sales, hospitality, or customer service experience.
• Physical requirements: while performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions; regularly required to stand, talk, and hear; frequently required to walk and sit; potentially exposed to exhaust fumes or other airborne particles; occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.