Sales Consultant
Lexus of Riverside · Riverside, CA · 2 mo ago
Business Development$16.9–$18.05/hrFull-time
Pay scale consists of base hourly compensation between $16.90 and $18.05, uncapped commission based on closed sales, and uncapped production bonuses tied to individual or team performance.
About the role
The Sales Consultant sells new and pre-owned vehicles to customers at the assigned dealership.
Responsibilities
- Meet and greet guests promptly in a friendly and professional manner.
- Adhere to all federal, state, and local laws governing retail auto sales.
- Maintain product knowledge through dealer training and self-study.
- Meet sales goals by engaging potential customers in the showroom, contacting previous customers, seeking referrals, responding to inquiries via email/phone/fax, and developing outside networking relationships.
- Identify customer automotive needs and answer questions about vehicles of interest.
- Conduct vehicle demonstrations, ensuring safe driving practices on the lot.
- Prepare and present sales proposals for requested vehicles.
- Finalize sales and ensure purchased vehicles are ready for customer pickup at the appointed time.
- Follow up post-sale to determine customer satisfaction and reinforce the sales experience.
- Utilize the dealership’s CRM system for ongoing customer communication to encourage repeat business and referrals.
- Maintain a professional appearance consistent with the dealership’s dress code.
- Adhere to work schedules, arriving on time and maintaining accurate attendance records.
- Keep work areas, offices, and demo vehicles clean and organized.
- Log all floor and telephone customers accurately into the CRM system.
- Ensure all paperwork is accurate and complete, following through on stipulations for timely deal approval and funding.
- Conduct thorough test drives on a planned circuit, verifying customer driver’s license and information.
- Inspect vehicles to ensure they are detailed, functional, and ready for delivery.
- Introduce customers to the Service and Parts Department and Service Advisor when possible.
- Safeguard customer and dealership information per established policy.
- Comply with all safety rules and use required personal protection equipment.
- Maintain proper display of demo vehicles, returning them to designated locations.
- Exemplify organizational culture and hold others accountable for doing the same.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.