Sales Consultant

Summary

The Vehicle Product Specialist advises customers on vehicle platforms, option packages, and powertrain choices with special attention to features, benefits, functionality, and information.

Essential Duties

• Greets each customer promptly upon arrival at the dealership.
• Stays informed of current vehicle inventory and location.
• Tracks changing vehicle market conditions and incentives.
• Is familiar with the appraisal process and sells the appraisal.
• Attends sales meetings and special events as scheduled.
• Is familiar with departmental sales objectives.
• Records all lot traffic – name, email, and phone number.
• Works on service drive contacting customers for test drive opportunities.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• A successful Product Specialist needs the product knowledge, professionalism, and empathy that customers look for today. Communication is extremely important in a sales department as it contributes to team-building with service and the Used-Car Department.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Available to work flexible hours & weekends
• Ready to hit the ground running on learning new product ins & out’s
• Fantastic communication skills with your customers
• Professional, well-groomed personal appearance.
• Clean driving record
• Willing to submit to a pre-employment background check & drug screen

Education and/or Experience

• Automotive Marketing Degree
• Retail experience helpful

Language Skills

• Bilingual is a plus

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Manufacturer Training

Compensation

• 60 Day guarantee training salary