Automotive Sales Professional

Why Goodson Acura Of Dallas

• Family owned and operated dealership in Dallas for over 30 years
• Outstanding culture, facilities, and work environment
• Strong emphasis on work/life balance
• Hands-on management staff
• Promotion from within encouraged
• Opportunity for career growth
• Part of an award-winning team:
  • Precision Team Award Winner year after year
  • Dealer Rater Dealer of the Year (Texas)
  • Recognized level of Master Acura certified technicians & staff
• Active in community and charitable activities

Benefits

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision plans with company contribution toward premiums
• 401k company match (fully vested after 5 years of employment)
• Referral/bonus program
• Paid vacation
• Paid training for technicians
• Ongoing training and development
• Competitive compensation
• Annual bonuses paid at end of year
• Company-provided life insurance
• Company-provided long-term disability
• Discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, and service
• Length of service recognition includes rings, diamonds, and even a Rolex watch for 25 years of service

Responsibilities

• Approach, greet, and offer assistance or direction to any customer who enters the dealership showroom or sales lot
• Maintain and/or exceed sales goals as required by dealer
• Assist customers in selecting the right vehicle by asking open-ended questions and listening carefully to their needs
• Explain product performance, the application process, technology, and dealership benefits to all prospects
• Take all guests on a tour of the facility
• Describe upgrades, accessories, and optional equipment available for customer purchase
• Build strong rapport with customers and work to develop long-term relationships
• Work to efficiently and successfully overcome objections, close sales, and perform all steps of the sales process in accordance with dealership requirements
• Report to sales manager on a daily basis regarding contact and sales objectives, planned activities, reviews, and analysis of prospects
• Manage customer database and contacts in the provided CRM (Client Relationship Management) tools
• Maintain requirements for Acura CSI (Customer Satisfaction Index)
• Perform other duties or tasks as requested or required

Requirements

• Prior automotive experience preferred
• Comfort level with commission-based pay structure
• Minimum high school diploma or GED equivalent required
• Valid driver’s license
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft software and ability to learn other computer-based tools for client-facing and a majority of roles
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Professional appearance and work ethic
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Solid work ethic around attendance and punctuality
• Complete a pre-employment drug screen and background check