Ford Sales Associate

Join Our Team

Love cars? Love people? Looking for a career with great pay, an amazing team, and real opportunities to grow? You've found it.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy connecting with people, and take pride in creating exceptional customer experiences, we'd love to meet you.

No automotive experience? No problem! Whether you've worked in retail, restaurants, hospitality, or another customer-focused role, your skills can translate into a successful career with us. We offer paid training, ongoing mentorship, and the support you need to build a rewarding future.

Responsibilities

• Approach, greet, and offer assistance or direction to any customer who enters the dealership showroom or sales lot.
• Assist customers in selecting a vehicle by asking questions and listening carefully to their responses.
• Explain product performance, application, and benefits to prospects.
• Describe all optional equipment available for customer purchase.
• Build strong rapport with customers.
• Perform high-quality, professional, and knowledgeable presentation and demonstration of new/used vehicles.
• Learn to overcome objections, close sales, and perform all other steps of the sales process in accordance with company standards.
• Report to the Sales Manager regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews, and analyses.

We Offer

• Unlimited earning potential
• Paid Training
• Medical, Dental, Life and Disability
• 401K with Company Contribution
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus Programs
• Vehicle Purchase Programs

Requirements

• Enthusiastic with high energy throughout the sales workday
• Professional appearance
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive and energetic personality
• Outgoing with a friendly personality, especially while handling objections & negotiating pricing
• Must have a clean & valid driver's license
• Must be willing to submit to a background check prior to employment.

Why Work Here

• Time Magazine National Quality Dealer Award Winner
• The Sports Illustrated AIADA All-Star Dealer Award for outstanding customer service and commitment to the industry, community, and the nation
• Distinguished Service Citation from the Automotive Hall of Fame

The Pohanka Family of Dealerships is firmly entrenched in the Washington DC Metro. Starting as a single service repair facility back in 1919, our group has grown to a family of 20 dealerships throughout Northern Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, and Texas. Pohanka of Salisbury has been on the Eastern Shore for over 20 years, starting their first dealership in Salisbury in 1999. Since 1919, five generations of the Pohanka family and our associates have provided our loyal customers with a variety of easy ways to meet their needs.

At Pohanka, you can expect to work on a dedicated team of professionals. Our team works with a collaborative approach and encourages success amongst each of our members. We are interested in helping your career and adding to your resume. Join our team and develop your skill set and realize your potential!

Pohanka Ford of Salisbury