Sales Associate

Automotive Sales Associate

We are looking for an Automotive Sales Associate to join our new car sales team! The right person will have experience selling, and must love working with people.

Looking to succeed near Peru or for success in the Illinois Valley? The Schimmer Auto Family is celebrating its 80th year of automobile business in the Illinois Valley and takes pride in hiring local employees from the community so that we can grow our community together. Known as the go-to destination for reliable vehicle service, we combine a state-of-the-art facility with an experienced service team and a knowledgeable, customer-focused sales staff. Our long-standing reputation is built on trust, and we’re proud to rank among the highest in our region for customer loyalty and repeat business. Great pay and great atmosphere!

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Responsibilities:

• Assisting customers who enter the dealership, answering their questions and helping them select a vehicle that is right for their needs
• Selling a minimum number of vehicles based on the goals and objectives defined by the sales manager
• Explaining product performance, application and benefits to prospects and describing all optional equipment available for customer purchase. Determine each customer's vehicle needs by asking questions and listening
• Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month and year to determine how to better utilize time and plan more effectively
• Offering test drives to all prospects and following dealership procedure to obtain proper identification prior to test drive

Requirements:

• Automotive sales background preferred
• Excellent customer service, organizational and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and enthusiastic presence in a team environment
• Strong written and communication skills
• Valid driver's license required and clean driving record
• Ability to pass a background check and drug test

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.