Mercedes Benz Sales Associate

Automotive Sales Associate

Mercedes-Benz of Salem is looking for an Automotive Sales Associate to join our team in Salem, OR! Our ideal candidate must have previous automotive sales experience. We've built an excellent team, but we're always looking for new employees who are driven, have a love for all things automotive and believe in great customer service.

Automotive Sales Associate Qualifications:

• 1-2 years car sales experience required
• Available to work flexible hours and weekends
• Self-starter mentality and ambitious spirit preferred
• Ready to waste no time on learning new product in's and out's, eager to improve
• Phenomenal communication skills with customers and team members
• Professional well-groomed personal appearance
• Clean driving record and valid driver's license

Automotive Sales Associate Responsibilities:

• Nurture enriching relationships to build clientele for life
• Exhibit consultative selling skills. Assist customers in selecting a vehicle by asking questions and listening carefully to their responses
• Continuously develop product and sales acumen to become the vehicle authority. Know the in's and the out's of product offerings, optional packages, and the latest technologies
• Perform high-quality, professional demonstrations of new/used vehicles
• Follow-up with buyers to ensure successful referral business
• Learn to overcome objections and thrive within sales situations
• Report to Sales Management regarding objectives, planned activities, review, and analyses
• Bring your "A Game" along with a positive attitude every single day

Benefit Package

• Paid Time Off: PTO after 90 days of employment. PTO increases at 3rd and 5th year anniversaries.
• Health Coverage: Medical, Vision, and Dental coverage. Eligible first of the month following 60 days of service. Medical plans include HMO, PPO and HDHP plan options!
• Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts: Health Savings Account benefit includes monthly employer contributions!
• Group Life Insurance: Employer-paid Group Life Insurance. Eligible first of the month following 60 days of service.
• 7 Company Holidays
• Additional Benefits: Voluntary Life Insurance, Legal Shield, AFLAC and more.
• 401k Retirement Program: Includes employer contributions as well as pre-tax and Roth after-tax investment options. Eligible first of the month following 60 days of service.
• Employee Discounts: Enjoy employee discounts in parts, sales, and service.

Top Compensation:

Our sales professionals are well-compensated for their production. With a starting commission of 25% on new vehicle sales with $500 minis and 25% on pre-owned with $400 minis, our pay plan is designed to reward performance, with the potential of up to 35% commission.

• Award-Winning Team: Voted Oregon's #1 Mercedes dealer 2 years in a row by DealerRater, we pride ourselves on excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Family-Owned Stability: Donofrio Dealerships was established in 1962 by Don Donofrio.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.