Automotive Sales Consultant

Automotive Sales Consultant

Kuhn Volkswagen

Business is BOOMING at Kuhn Volkswagen!  Located in the heart of South Tampa, Kuhn VW is one of America's most progressive family owned and operated automotive companies proudly serving Tampa Bay! Kuhn Volkswagen has been a staple in the Tampa Bay area for well over 20 years. We are the #1 volume Volkswagen store in Central Florida and are tracking in the top 10   VW   stores Nationally !  We are fast paced and believe in promoting from within and growing our people!  We offer a very competitive compensation plan (see below). Our average Sales Consultant sells 18 cars per month!!!

Benefits :

Competitive Compensation - scales from $350-$550 / car + bonuses / commissions depending on number of units sold

Signing bonuses for select hires

Paid Vacation

Employee Purchases and Service Discounts

Full benefits options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, and Accident Insurance

401(k) Retirement Saving

Career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities :

Manage sales leads generated online

Must be very organized, having the ability to manage and monitor all internet sales leads and maintain detailed customer files

Appointment scheduling and follow up

Build strong rapport with customers and maintain meaningful contact after the sale

Learn and internalize our customer experience policy

Become knowledgeable and proficient in teaching all high-tech features of our vehicles for sale

Greet and offer assistance or direction to any customer who enters the dealership showroom or sales lot

Effectively collect customer data and input into our Client Management application

Assist customers in selecting a vehicle by asking questions and listening carefully to their responses.

Describe all optional equipment available for customer purchase

Perform high-quality, professional, and knowledgeable presentation and demonstration of new / used vehicles

Learn to perform all other steps of the sales process in accordance with company standards

Report to the Sales Manager regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews, and analysis

Assist management with maintaining showroom and lot environment, including moving and parking vehicles

Requirements :

Previous automotive dealership sales experience is preferred but not required

Must be proficient in email and text message communication

Possess good grammar and written communication skills

Exceptional customer service skills

Comfortable with compensation based on commission (we pay salary plus flat, volume-based commissions)

Enthusiastic with high energy throughout the sales workday

Outgoing with a friendly personality, especially while handling objections & discussing pricing

Must have a clean & valid drivers license

Must be willing to submit to a drug screen prior to employment

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.