Automotive Sales Associate at Ford

Automotive Sales Associate (Car Sales / Retail Auto Sales) – Murgado Ford of Chicago Murgado Ford of Chicago (Murgado Automotive Group) is hiring an Automotive Sales Associate to join our high-performing car sales team. If you’re a motivated sales professional who enjoys fast-paced retail environments and wants to build a career in auto sales , this role offers training, support, and strong earning potential. You’ll work directly with customers as a consultative car salesman / car sales representative , helping them find the right Ford vehicle, financing, and options—while delivering an exceptional dealership experience. Key Responsibilities (Automotive Sales): Customer engagement: Greet and assist customers, identify needs, and provide a professional, consultative car salesman experience from first contact to delivery. Product knowledge: Learn Ford vehicles, trims, technology, warranties, and competitive comparisons. Sales process: Manage test drives, trade-in appraisals (as applicable), pricing discussions, and purchase paperwork in partnership with managers and finance. Financing & protection products: Introduce financing options and coordinate with the finance team to support a smooth close. Follow-up & relationship building: Maintain communication to ensure satisfaction, answer questions, and generate repeat and referral car sales . Goal achievement: Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly automotive sales targets. CRM & lead management: Use CRM tools to track opportunities, appointments, and your auto sales pipeline. Training & teamwork: Participate in ongoing training and collaborate with sales, service, and finance to deliver a great customer experience. Qualifications (Retail Auto Sales): Sales experience: Prior experience is preferred but not required (customer service, retail sales, or auto sales experience is a plus). Communication: Clear, confident communication and active listening skills. Customer-first mindset: Commitment to delivering a great dealership experience and building long-term relationships. Self-motivated: Goal-oriented, coachable, and comfortable working in a performance-driven car sales environment. Technology: Comfortable using computers, digital retail tools, and CRM systems to manage leads and follow-ups. Valid driver’s license: Required with an acceptable driving record. Benefits: Competitive pay: Base salary plus commission (earning potential based on performance). Benefits package: Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); paid time off. Employee discounts: Vehicle, service, and parts discounts. Career growth: Advancement opportunities within Murgado Ford of Chicago and the Murgado Automotive Group. Training: Ongoing product and sales training to help you succeed in automotive sales . Team environment: Supportive, performance-driven culture. Salary: $80,000 - $160,000 a year Salary is an estimate dependent on performance. No cap on commissions! Murgado Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. Murgado Automotive Group does not discriminate in employment on account of race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation/transgender status, age disability, martial/parental status, citizenship status, military status, political affiliation and/or beliefs, pregnancy, order of protection status or other non-merit status. We are an employer who participates in the E-verify program with the Department of Homeland and Security. #J-18808-Ljbffr Murgado Automotive Group