Automotive Sales Consultant - Valu Ford & Chrysler : Job Details

Join the best of the best at Valu Ford & Chrysler. We're looking for an ambitious and enthusiastic sales consultant.

Not a gear head? Not a problem. Customers today are looking for sales consultants that deliver top-notch service with a positive attitude.

There are incredible earning opportunities for a highly motivated and hard-working individual!

Why Valu Ford & Chrysler?

• 30 Years of Business: Our continuous investment in our employees and our customers have been foundations in our 30 years of success.
• Fun and professional work environment: We are a process-driven dealership. We treat our employees with respect and coach them daily to ensure success. We believe that the car buying experience should be fun and hassle-free.
• Paid Training: We understand that in the rapidly changing market, we must continuously strive to evolve and make improvements. That's why we equip our employees with the tools needed to succeed, offering continuous support, hands-on training, and education.
• Open sales floor: Sell new and used vehicles, internet leads, phone leads and walk-ins.
• 200 plus leads per month: Our sales consultants are never lacking in opportunities.
• Excellent Benefits: Medical, dental, PTO, holidays, 401K with company match, vehicle purchase program and more.
• Competitive pay plan: Take charge of your career and write your own paycheck. Sales consultants average $4,000 - $6,000 per month; top earners make up to $8,000 per month. We offer paid training, base + bonus/commission.

Sales Consultant Job Requirements:

• Previous sales or customer service experience, auto sales or similar preferred.
• Valid Minnesota driver's license and an acceptable, safe driving record. Driving and parking vehicles is required for this job.
• Must pass background check
• Steady work history
• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Basic computer skills
• Communicates effectively in person, over the phone, and email
• Weekend Availability (average 2 Saturdays a month)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Attention to detail and following processes
• Seeks out opportunities for self-development, participates in training, and is open to constructive feedback

Sales Consultant Responsibilities:

Reports to: Automotive Sales Consultants report to the New and Used Sales Managers, General Sales Manager, and General Manager.

• Greet customers when they arrive at the dealership and help them find what they need.
• Deliver positive impressions.
• Obtain necessary documentation from customers to allow for test drives.
• Act as a liaison between the customer and dealership by building positive rapport, trust, and relationships with customers while navigating through the various stages of the sales process.
• Provide top-notch service throughout the customer buying experience.
• Spend time with customers to determine their needs and discuss best vehicle options.
• Sell vehicles by understanding and demonstrating vehicle characteristics, capabilities, and features.
• Offer educated information, suggestions, and various amenities and add-ons for a wide variety of vehicles.
• Commit to becoming an automotive expert and gain in-depth knowledge of vehicles and technology; participate in educational opportunities and continuous training.
• Basic computer skills: using various provided software as selling tools.
• Log interactions with customers in CRM and follow standard processes; maintain a customer database of regular communication including special follow-up calls after a sale has been closed.
• Provide sales management information by completing reports in a timely manner.
• Enhance dealership reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Collaborate with team members to reach sales targets; offer strategies to help achieve goals.
• Assist with the set-up of the showroom and promotional displays.
• Maintain sales floor and lot, ensuring products are neatly displayed.
• Problem solving
• Ensure customer satisfaction.
• Hands-on learning
• Skills development
• *Other duties as assigned

If this is you, stop what you're doing and email us your application, or swing by the dealership and fill out an application. Resume appreciated, but not required.