Automotive Sales Consultant - Ford

Automotive Sales Consultant

Join us as an Automotive Sales Consultant and fuel your passion for cars and sales! You'll engage with customers, sharpen your communication skills, and accelerate your career in a fast-moving, supportive environment. Ready to hit the gas on your future? Let's talk!

Why join the Sales Team at Woodhouse Auto Family?

Since 1975, Woodhouse Auto Family has been a leading automotive dealership with a reputation for providing exceptional customer service and quality vehicles. We offer a wide range of vehicles from 23 manufacture brands.

What do we offer?

Monthly Guarantee Pay While Training: During the training period, you will receive a guaranteed base pay each month. This ensures financial stability while you are learning the skills and processes required for the role.

Uncapped Commission Earnings: There is no limit to how much you can earn in commission. Your income is directly tied to your performance, so the more you sell (or achieve specified sales targets), the more you earn.

Company Benefits for Full-Time Employees:

• Health Insurance: Medical + Health Savings Account, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan: 401K Plan with company match
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement Pay
• Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities:

• Engage with customers to understand their needs and wants and offer the right vehicles.
• Demonstrate vehicle features and benefits to customers.
• Meet and exceed personal and dealership sales targets.
• Maintain an in-depth knowledge of vehicle inventory and industry trends.
• Follow up with leads and maintain relationships with customers.

Qualifications: The following skills help salespeople build trust, close deals, and develop long-term relationships with clients, which are all essential for success in the field. Focusing on improving these skills will increase your effectiveness and drive results in any sales environment.

• Sales experience preferred but not required.
• Tech-Savvy: In today's market, many sales processes involve technology. Being comfortable with CRM (Customer Relationship Management) tools, email campaigns, social media, and online sales platforms can improve efficiency and help you stay organized.
• Time Management: Managing multiple leads, appointments, follow-ups, and administrative tasks requires strong organizational skills. A good salesperson prioritizes tasks efficiently to maximize productivity.
• Great attention to detail and organization: whether it's remembering a customer's preferences, tracking details of a deal, or following up on a lead, paying attention to the small things can make a big difference in the sales process.
• Excellent communication:
• Empathy: The ability to understand and relate to your customers' needs and desires.
• Problem-Solving: Customers may encounter issues or questions that require you to think on your feet and offer solutions that help them feel valued.
• Patience: Not every customer is ready to buy immediately. Patience helps you build trust and avoid pressuring potential buyers.
• Networking: building a network of contacts and leveraging that network can be essential for long-term success.
• Motivated and goal-oriented: top salespeople are driven by goals and targets. Being goal-oriented helps you stay focused and motivated to hit monthly quotas or sales targets.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including Saturdays and some holidays.

Requirements:

• Attach an updated professional resume
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid driver's license
• Acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass pre-employment screenings
• Background check
• Drug screening

Background Check: As part of our hiring process, we conduct background checks on candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment. This may include a review of criminal records, motor vehicle reports, employment history, sexual offender registries, and other relevant information. Background checks are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, and all candidates will be required to provide written consent before the check is initiated. A previous criminal record does not automatically disqualify you from employment; each case is reviewed individually.

Post-Offer Occupational Health Screenings: As part of the employment process, we're committed to ensuring a safe, productive, and drug-free work environment. To achieve this goal, all prospective employees are required to undergo a drug screening following a conditional offer of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We're committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, genetic information, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.