Automotive Sales Consultant

Join a Top-Rated WorkplaceEarn up to a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus based on experience!Looking for a role where you can build a rewarding career in a positive, team-oriented environment?At CarShop, we're redefining the car-buying experience by putting people first, both our customers and our employees. As part of Penske Automotive Group, a Fortune 500 company, we offer a supportive culture where hard work is recognized, growth is encouraged, and success is celebrated.CarShop has been recognized as a Glassdoor Best Places to Work and has earned Top Workplace honors from the Philadelphia Inquirer and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for multiple years, reflecting our commitment to creating an exceptional employee experience.Compensation & BenefitsPay: $50,000 - $80,000+ per yearUp to a $1,000 Sign-On Bonus based on experienceCompetitive compensation with uncapped earning potentialMedical, dental, and vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid vacation and holidaysEmployee discountsPaid training and professional developmentCareer advancement opportunities within CarShop and Penske Automotive GroupSupportive team environment focused on growth and successWhat You'll DoAs an Automotive Sales Consultant, you'll serve as a trusted advisor, helping customers find the right vehicle to fit their needs while delivering an exceptional buying experience.Responsibilities include:Assist customers in identifying and selecting the vehicle that best meets their transportation needsGuide customers through the sales process from initial inquiry to vehicle deliveryRespond promptly to phone, internet, and showroom inquiriesGreet and assist customers in the dealership and on the lotBuild rapport with customers and establish long-term relationships that generate repeat business and referralsFollow the CarShop sales process while embodying our values of integrity, teamwork, and customer careAddress customer questions and concerns throughout the purchasing processFollow up with customers to ensure satisfaction and generate future sales opportunitiesAchieve individual sales and customer service goalsCollaborate with team members to create a positive and welcoming dealership environmentContinuously develop product knowledge, sales skills, and industry expertiseWhat We're Looking ForStrong interpersonal and communication skillsFriendly, outgoing, and customer-focused personalityPassion for achieving goals and delivering exceptional customer serviceAbility to build rapport and establish lasting customer relationshipsOrganized, self-motivated, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environmentProficient with computers, email, text messaging, and technology platformsPositive attitude with a strong work ethic and growth mindsetPrevious retail, hospitality, customer service, or sales experience preferredCommitment to integrity, professionalism, and teamworkSelf-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a teamValid driver's license with a satisfactory driving recordAbility to meet applicable pre-employment requirements in accordance with company policy and applicable lawReady to Accelerate Your Career?If you're motivated, customer-focused, and looking for an opportunity with a company that invests in its people, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and discover why CarShop is one of the best places to work in the automotive industry.CarShop is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#CSSMCompetenciesAble to establish personal sales goals and implement a plan of action to achieve goalsAbility to understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state, and local regulations that impact retail automotive salesComputer proficiencyGood communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to effectively communicate via face-to-face, phone, or by other means of communicationAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsAbility to process data and organize it for management analysisAbility to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimalsAbility to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphsAbility to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volumeAbility to understand and follow work rules and proceduresAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram formAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructionsAbility to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practicesAbility to interact well with others and be a positive influence on morale of department, dealership and organizationSupervisory ResponsibilityNone unless otherwise statedWork Environment/Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Light Work- lifting no more than 20 pounds at a time and/or frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds.This position requires a good deal of walking or standing, 50 percent of the time or greater will stand and move throughout the dealership facility (lot, showroom, service department, offices) for most of the shiftThis position may include prolonged periods of sitting with some pushing and pulling of arm or leg controlsThis position requires climb, stoop, and kneelThis position requires the ability to hear and talkThis position requires the ability to have sufficient foot/hand/eye coordination to safely drive a vehicleWill spend time out-doors, under varying climate conditions, subject to the elements, and may experience extreme heat and extreme cold and will also spend time indoors in air-conditioned areasDuring winter months, will assist in cleaning vehicles from snow if applicable to the local climatePosition Type/Expected Hours of WorkSchedule may vary from week to week depending on operational needs.Works evenings, weekends, and holidays as required.Required Education and ExperienceNo prior experience or training is requiredHigh school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent combination of education and experiencePreferred Education and ExperienceOne-year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceAssociate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceAdditional Eligibility Qualifications (Certification/Licenses/Registrations)Valid Driver's LicenseDriving Record the meets insurance requirements and company policyCurrent and active Sales License, in states where applicable