Now Hiring - Lakeland Toyota - Retail Sales Automotive Sales Associate in Lakeland, FL

Full description of the position

The Automotive Sales Consultant will provide excellent customer service,answer questions,answer incoming calls, set appointments,present our products, and educate the public about what makes our selling process different than the rest. An implicit responsibility of the Sales Consultant is to conduct educational conversations and business dealings in a way that creates a superior customer experience that represents the new way of selling cars.

Responsibilities and Duties

As an Auto Sales Representative you will interact and consult with customers to guide them through their vehicle purchase. Your goal is to create the best vehicle-buying experience to make lifelong customers. You will assist customers in selecting the right vehicle for their lifestyle. You will be trained on the specific products we offer and their benefit to our customer.

• Answer incoming phone calls with eager attitude
• Follow through skills a must
• Present vehicle attributes, model options, finance options and store policies and services to customers.
• Facilitate customer test drives.
• Ensure timely follow up and maintain strong relationships with previous and prospective customers.
• Track customers using store specific management system/s.
• Keep abreast of new products, features and accessories. Attend product and training courses.
• Build and maintain current sales pricing and manufacturer promotions.
• Prepare vehicles for customer pickup.
• Maintain appearance and cleanliness of store showroom and vehicle lot.
• Ensure customers understand the vehicle's operating features and warranty.

Qualifications and Skills

• A team player focused on providing exemplary customer service
• Self-motivated with the ability to set and achieve targeted goals
• Experience in automotive sales or Internet Sales
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced work environment
• Working knowledge of computers
• Possess and acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence.

Benefits

We offer a very competitive compensation and benefits package to include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
• Life Insurance
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Vacations, Paid Holidays, 401K with Company Contribution

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year