No prior automotive industry experience is required to apply! We are seeking individuals with various industry backgrounds.
Related Fields : real estate, high-end retail, airline, hotel, restaurant, mortgage lending, hospitality
How You Will Make an Impact
Our customer base seeks luxury, value, and world-class service. You will be on the front lines delivering elevated hospitality and ensuring each guest has a memorable experience to develop a loyal customer base. You will directly impact whether we become our guest’s favorite place to purchase or lease their vehicle.
What Winning Looks Like :
Demonstrating a high “HQ” (Hospitality Quotient) consisting of kindness & optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity
Communicate effectively with customers and prospects via phone, e-mail, or in-person
Handle all incoming internet sales inquiries in a timely, professional manner
Build strong rapport with customers
Maintain an ongoing customer database to capture repeat business
Assist customers in appropriate vehicle selection and stay abreast of new products, features, accessories, etc.
Demonstrate automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features; taking test drives; comparing competitive models, and describing all optional equipment available for customer purchase
Learn to overcome objections, negotiate price, close sales, and perform all other steps of the sales process in accordance with company standards
Prospect daily for potential customers
Attend product and sales training as requested by the Sales Manager
Realize that business is built on customer service and be devoted to guaranteeing satisfaction to our customers
Maintain follow-up system that encourages repeat and referral business and contributes to customer satisfaction
Maintain a high CSI score
Skills Needed to Win :
Ability to effectively manage time to meet and exceed targets
A strong desire to succeed
Previous customer service experience is required, dealership experience preferred
Outgoing with a friendly personality, especially while handling objections & negotiating
Possess superior customer-focused communication skills
Must have a clean and valid driver’s license, along with reliable transportation
About Us
We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR.
Swickard has positioned itself as a leader in highline brands such as Mercedes Benz, Toyota, Lexus, Porsche, Audi, and Jaguar-Land Rover among others.
We have over 2,000 employees at 28 dealerships in 5 states…and we are still growing!
We were ranked as the 2nd fastest growing auto group in 2021 by Automotive News
We are a team. Everyone plays a role in our success.
We are a hospitality company that happens to be in the automotive industry.
Benefits of Working at Swickard :
Ongoing training and support
Opportunities for continued personal and professional growth
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion and belonging at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristics protected under applicable State or Federal laws and regulations.
Competitive benefits package :
Insurance : medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
Optional disability coverage
401k plan
Paid Holidays
Salary Description $18-$25 / hour + commission DOE