Automotive Internet Sales Consultant

Automotive Internet Sales Consultant

Business is BOOMING at Kuhn Volkswagen! Located in the heart of South Tampa, Kuhn VW is one of America's most progressive family owned and operated automotive companies proudly serving Tampa Bay! Kuhn Volkswagen has been a staple in the Tampa Bay area for well over 20 years. We are the #1 volume Volkswagen store in Central Florida and are tracking in the top 20 VW stores nation-wide! We are fast paced and believe in promoting from within and growing our people! We offer a very competitive compensation plan (see below).

The Position

Kuhn Volkswagen is looking for passionate, talented professionals who want to be part of a dynamic environment that embraces career advancement, collaboration, and superior performance. Kuhn Volkswagen has immediate openings for an Internet Sales Consultant. The Sales Consultant must be a technically savvy individual who can drive digital sales and have strong customer service capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales leads generated online
• Must be very organized, having the ability to manage and monitor all internet sales leads and maintain detailed customer files
• Appointment scheduling and follow up
• Build strong rapport with customers and maintain meaningful contact after the sale
• Learn and internalize our customer experience policy: The Kuhn Code
• Become knowledgeable and proficient in teaching all high-tech features of our vehicles for sale
• Greet and offer assistance or direction to any customer who enters the dealership showroom or sales lot
• Effectively collect customer data and input into our Client Management application
• Assist customers in selecting a vehicle by asking questions and listening carefully to their responses.
• Describe all optional equipment available for customer purchase
• Perform high-quality, professional, and knowledgeable presentation and demonstration of new/used vehicles
• Learn to perform all other steps of the sales process in accordance with company standards
• Report to the Sales Manager regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews, and analysis
• Assist management with maintaining showroom and lot environment, including moving and parking vehicles

Requirements

• Previous automotive dealership sales experience is preferred, but not required
• Must be proficient in email and text message communication
• Possess excellent grammar and written communication skills
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Comfortable with compensation based on commission (we pay salary plus flat, volume based commissions)
• Enthusiastic with high energy throughout the sales workday
• Outgoing with a friendly personality, especially while handling objections & discussing pricing
• Must have a clean & valid drivers license
• Must be willing to submit to a drug screen prior to employment

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation - scales from $350-$550+ per car depending on number of units sold + bonuses!
• Signing bonuses for select hires with experience
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Purchases and Service Discounts
• Full benefits options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Saving