Automotive Salesperson - Jaguar Land Rover Newport

At Jaguar Land Rover Newport, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are committed to your success and invested in your future. Sonic Automotive is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive retailers in the country with over 120 dealerships nationwide. From our cooperative, team-based approach to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, you'll experience comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits.

About the Role

As an Automotive Salesperson, you will play a key role in assisting customers with their vehicle purchase, providing information about available models, and ensuring a positive buying experience. Your enthusiasm for automobiles and excellent communication skills will contribute to the success of our sales department.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner to understand their needs and preferences.
• Recommend suitable vehicles and conduct test drives to showcase features and performance.
• Stay up-to-date on the features, specifications, and pricing of all available vehicle models.
• Provide accurate and detailed information about vehicles to customers.
• Guide customers through the sales process, including vehicle selection, financing options, and trade-ins.
• Negotiate and finalize sales agreements in a transparent and customer-friendly manner.
• Follow up with customers after the sale to ensure satisfaction and address any concerns.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers for potential repeat business and referrals.
• Collaborate with other sales team members and departments to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Participate in sales meetings and training sessions to enhance product knowledge and sales skills.
• Work towards achieving individual and team sales targets.

Requirements

• Previous sales experience in a commission or quota-driven role.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enthusiasm for automobiles and a genuine interest in helping customers.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
• Must be authorized to work in the USA.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, and drug test.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2-3 years of previous automotive sales experience.
• Strong negotiation and closing skills.

Pay

Compensation consists of an hourly draw of $19.00 plus commission. Earnings range from $100,000 - $250,000 a year, based on sales performance. The position may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance, with no fixed upper limit.