Automotive Sales Associate

About Us Located in beautiful Tallahassee, FL Peter Boulware Toyota is a locally owned dealership dedicated to serving its clients, team, and community. We invest in every member of the team in multiple ways. We seek professionals who are committed to growing their business through enhancing the customer experience. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid holidays and a spectacular work environment.

SUMMARY

The role of an Automotive Sales and Leasing Associate is to sell automobiles by understanding and demonstrating characteristics, capabilities, and features; developing and qualifying buyers; closing sales. What We Offer

• Four-day work week
• Opportunity for internal promotion and career growth with company
• Competitive pay plan
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) retirement plan options
• Complimentary Life Insurance Policy
• Available Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance along with short and long-term disability insurance options
• Saturday lunch provided
• Guaranteed training pay: (Total) $2,500 for 30 days or commission whichever is higher

Responsibilities

• Greet and guide customers as they complete the sales process
• Assist the customers in selecting a vehicle that meets their needs using the current inventory information
• Enhance the sales process by demonstrating the features of the vehicle and complete demonstration drive
• Assist customers in the completion of the necessary paperwork
• Assist in ensuring the lot is merchandised correctly to maximize sales
• Direct report to the Sales or Team Manager regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews, and analyses.
• Practice effective Customer Relationship Management
• Time management – managing one’s own time and time of others

Qualifications

• Must have a clean & valid driver’s license and be willing to submit to a drug screen
• Quality customer service skills and sales track record
• Exceptional communication skills, in-person, over the phone, text, and email
• Persuasive and able to overcome customer objections during the sales process
• Capable of learning and using Microsoft Office, accounting software, and proprietary sales programs
• Persistent, competitive and good work ethic
• Focuses on the customer’s needs to enhance dealership and personal sales
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading manufacturers' publications

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.