Now Hiring - Automotive Sales Associate in Inver Grove Heights, MN

Job Summary

Looking for a job that combines competitive pay with a great culture? Have you been considering the automotive industry but don't know how to begin your journey? Volkswagen of Inver Grove is your place to work! We are seeking qualified and flexible candidates to apply for our growing sales team.

Experience in customer service, hotels & restaurants industries, retail sales, IT or call centers are encouraged to apply. Automotive experience is not necessary. We have an in-house training team dedicated to your success; offering online and in-store training programs with our manufacturer and the Rydell Automotive family.

Benefits

• Medical and Dental
• Life Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Paid Training
• Employee discounts on products and services

Responsibilities

• Engage customers in live in-person interaction or follow up on appointments and leads sent digitally
• Greet and guide customer as they appear on the lot to proceed into the sales process
• Assist the customers to find a vehicle that meets their needs by using the current inventory sheets
• Enhance the sales process by demonstrating the vehicles' features on the lot
• Assist customers in the completion of their sales applications
• Assist management to increase sales by inspecting the lot’s vehicles daily reporting any problems to the General Manager
• Assist management in ensuring the lot is merchandised correctly to maximize sales

Qualifications

• German Auto experience preferred but not required
• Enthusiastic with high energy throughout the sales workday
• Outgoing and friendly personality, especially while handling objections
• Quality customer service skills and sales track record
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills one-on-one and over the phone
• Persuasive and able to overcome customer objections during the sales process
• Capable of learning and using basic 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
• Assist in cleaning and washing vehicles
• Clean driving record
• Willing to submit to a pre-employment background check

We have nothing of greater value than our people. Volkswagen of Inver Grove respects the uniqueness of every individual and encourages all employees to strive to make a difference. We build strong teams of confident, creative people with a high degree of initiative, discipline and respect.

Simply put, we choose to be a different place to work and we want people to be happy. The Volkswagen of Inver Grove vision is to be so effective that we are able to be helpful to others. We strive to be the dominant place to work in this market, and we want people to work here only forever.

Volkswagen of Inver Grove welcomes all applicants and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance. Interested candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.

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