Overview
AUTOMOTIVE EXPERIENCED SALES CONSULTANT – Are you interested in joining a growing business that is committed to family, promotes employees from within, is passionate about protecting the environment, has an inspiring company culture, and is actively involved with the community and local charities? This opportunity might be for you!
THE POSITION : Sales Representatives are responsible for selling automobiles by understanding and demonstrating characteristics, capabilities, and features; developing and qualifying buyers and closing sales.
Responsibilities
- Greets customers on the sales floor and determines make, type, and quality of vehicle desired.
- Explains features and demonstrates operation of vehicles in showroom or on road.
- Suggests optional equipment for customers to purchase.
- Researches availability of models and optional equipment.
- Consults with Sales Manager when necessary; never allowing a customer to leave without first consulting with a sales manager.
- Works with the Sales Manager to compute and quote sales price, including tax, trade-in allowance, license fee, and discount, and requirements for financing payment of vehicle on credit.
- Prepares related paperwork and applications (e.g., sales slip, credit application).
- Delivers new vehicles to customers, ensuring they understand operating features, warranty, and paperwork, and laying the foundation for customer loyalty.
- Maintains a prospect development system.
- Remains knowledgeable of new products, features, and accessories.
- Attends sales meetings and training sessions as scheduled; adheres to company policies and procedures.
- Meets or exceeds written forecast and projected sales numbers.
Qualifications
Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.Ability to present information effectively to groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables where only limited standardization exists.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form.Education And Experience
High School Diploma or GEDA valid driver's license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) required.Sales experience required.Physical Requirements
Frequently exposed to outside weather conditions; may include other physical requirements such as standing, walking, and occasional lifting up to 10 pounds.Regularly required to stand, talk, and hear; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and climb or balance.Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision.Employer Information
The Company : Founded in 1980 by Michael Sr. and Maureen LaFontaine, the LaFontaine Automotive Group includes 54 retail franchises, 9 collision centers and 34 Michigan retail locations. It employs nearly 2,500 individuals. The mission is to personalize the automotive experience by building lifelong relationships that connect families and strengthen communities. LaFontaine directly participates in charitable activities and educational initiatives throughout southeast Michigan. LaFontaine represents numerous brands including Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, Ford, Fiat, Genesis, Honda, Hyundai, Jeep, KIA, Lincoln, Mazda, RAM, Polestar, Subaru, Toyota, Volvo, and Volkswagen. For more details, visit www.familydeal.com.
Our Mission : To Build Lifelong Relationships that Connect Families, Strengthen Communities, and Personalize the Automotive Experience.
Our Core Values : Accountability, Responsibility, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Passion.
LaFontaine Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer.
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