Sales & Operations Advisor
DriveTime · Sacramento, CA · 5 days ago
Information Technology$25.5/hrFull-time
About the role
DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. We create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.
Pay
$25.50 / hour + incentives
Responsibilities
- Build strong partnerships with customers who have expressed interest in purchasing a vehicle, guiding them through the DriveTime Nurture and Sales processes.
- Manage the full sales cycle by completing sales calls to secure appointments and converting scheduled visits into completed sales.
- Perform operational responsibilities including opening/closing the store, cash handling, sales, nurture activities, inventory management, audits, and administrative tasks (documentation, tags, title/registration).
- Maintain expert knowledge of dealership inventory, website, financing options, and all related sales processes (trades, upgrades, post-sale activities).
- Continuously develop sales competencies, including negotiation, customer experience, and core selling skills.
- Collaborate with and support team members, contributing to a positive, safe, and highly effective team environment.
- Deliver a world-class, tailored customer experience in the dealership and introduce customers to the full DriveTime family of companies.
- Serve as a training partner for new hire Sales and Operations Advisors, supporting onboarding and skill development.
- Execute company directives, initiatives, and expectations while actively seeking feedback and participating in training and development.
- Progress through a multi-phase, learn-and-earn role (Levels 0–4) assuming increasing responsibility for sales, operations, inventory management, and dealership leadership as certification is achieved.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associates or bachelors preferred OR equivalent experience.
- 3+ years of related work experience.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in sales and retail operations, with proven success in driving sales performance, managing operational processes, and delivering high-quality customer experiences.
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record for the previous 3 years.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to pass a drug test and a background check.
Physical Demands
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 75% of the time.
- Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
- Requires visual acuity and manual dexterity to constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer.
- Frequently communicate with internal and external customers. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- This position could require moving objects up to 20 pounds.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage with a sizable portion of premiums covered by the company.
- 401(K) plan, company-paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage.
- Growth opportunities with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
- Tuition reimbursement for professional development.
- Wellness program including self-guided coaching, cash incentives, and discounts on medical premiums.
- Competitive pay across the organization.
- Consistent work schedule with the company closed on Sundays.
- Monthly bonus share, sales contests, and other recognition perks.
- World-class training and development programs.
- Paid time off for full-time roles, including wellness days, holidays, and vacation. Part-time roles earn vacation time based on hours worked.
DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified, with 90% of employees reporting they feel at home here.