Automotive Senior Sales Assistant

AUTOMOTIVE SENIOR SALES ASSISTANT

Are you interested in joining a growing business that is committed to family, promotes employees from within, is passionate about protecting the environment, has an inspiring company culture, and is actively involved with the community and local charities? If so, this opportunity might be for you!

THE POSITION: The Automotive Senior Sales Assistant is our day-to-day assistance to our Lane Managers and will require usage of our DMS, Manufacturer accesses, CRM tools and vetting/qualifying support for the entire LaFontaine Automotive Group. This position is a fast way to learn under some of the most seasoned Managers in our group and process/attention to detail will be of the upmost importance.

THE PERKS:

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Discounts on Sales and Service
• Benefits Package (Medical, Dental, Vision, Employer Paid Life/AD&D, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance)
• Voluntary Benefits (Flexing Spending Account, Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident Insurance, Legal & Identity Theft Protection)
• 401(k) and Employer Match
• Holiday Savings Program with Employer Match
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay

Skills & Qualifications:

• Sales/BDC/Customer Service skills preferred
• Highly Organized
• Process-Driven
• Goal/Career Oriented! This is a fast-track position to becoming a Desk Manager within our department.

Education and Experience:

• Knowledge of VinSolutions not a requirement but favored.
• Knowledge of Reynolds/Reynolds not a requirement but favored.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• VinSolutions (CRM) data entry.
• Sold order tracking/logging and follow up.
• Qualifying/Vetting request for quotes.
• Quoting directly to our members of the group will be required after proper training is completed.
• Coordinating and scheduling off-site deliveries.
• Locating/Confirming available inventory at each of our locations.

Physical Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Regularly required to stand, talk, and hear.
• Frequently is required to walk and sit.
• Is potentially exposed to exhaust fumes or other airborne particles.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

THE COMPANY:

Founded in 1980 by Michael Sr. and Maureen LaFontaine, the award-winning and nationally-recognized LaFontaine Automotive Group includes 54 retail franchises, 9 collision centers and 34 Michigan retail locations. The group employs nearly 2,500 individuals. It’s the mission of the LaFontaine Family to personalize the automotive experience by building lifelong relationships that connect families and strengthen communities.  The LaFontaine commitment to customers, staff, and local communities is demonstrated by active participation and contributions to numerous non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and charities throughout southeast Michigan. The combination of both the mission and core values provides the basic foundation of our promise … to treat every customer like they are members of our family. From sales to service to parts, LaFontaine Automotive Group is able to meet any customer’s specific needs. LaFontaine represents the following brands: Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Fiat, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, KIA, Lincoln, Mazda, RAM, Polestar, Subaru, Toyota, Volvo, and Volkswagen. The LaFontaine Family Deal; it’s not just what you get, it’s how you feel. Visit for additional details.

Our Mission: To Build Lifelong Relationships that Connect Families, Strengthen Communities, and Personalize the Automotive Experience. 

Our Core Values: Accountability , Responsibility , Respect , Communication , Teamwork , Passion.

LaFontaine Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer.

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