Now Hiring - Automotive Sales Consultant - Volkswagen in North Hills, CA

We are looking to add 3 seasoned sales consultants to our Galpin Volkswagen Team!

During the holidays, our rock star sales consultants have made between $10,000-$35,000 on a good MONTH! Of course, it all depends... on what? YOU! We give you the training, the inventory for you to sell ANY car across ALL 12 Galpin Brands, and you bring the magic!

Compensation is as follows: each sales consultant enters at $16.78/hr + their monthly earned commissions earned according to VW's Pay Plan* (Hiring manager will share details during interview)

Hours: As a sales professional, you can expect to work late nights and most weekends and holidays.

This is a great opportunity to work with an industry leader and join the Galpin Family of Dealerships! Sales consultants at Galpin have the opportunity to present customers with the full portfolio of Galpin products including: Volkswagen, Ford, Mazda, Honda, Lincoln, Volvo, Jaguar, Land Rover, Aston Martin, Lotus, Polestar and Porsche. Creating an excellent customer experience is a top priority! We are looking for people who are enthusiastic, honest, hard working, and committed to great customer service.

Company overview:

Galpin opened its doors in 1946 and over the last 77 years has become the pinnacle of the Automotive industry. Galpin Motors is an automotive pioneer and credited with many industry firsts. Galpin was customizing vehicles before custom cars were a thing. In the 50’s, Galpin was showcasing custom cars with the Barris’. In the 60’s, Galpin was winning Nascar as a 4 time West Coast Champion. The 70’s brought the birth of the custom van industry and off-road trucks at Galpin, and our innovation and technology and automobiles and design has continued until this day. Galpin Ford has been the #1 Volume Ford Dealer in the World for a record 29 consecutive years and every Galpin dealership has ranked in the top 10 nationally. We do what we do because we love it and our customers love it so it creates an enthusiasm which has made Galpin famous around the world. Galpin is the only dealership group that has starred in two television shows, Pimp My Ride and Car Kings. We have worked with the most famous automotive celebrities and have close relationships with the entire automotive industry.

Galpin’s family of brands include Ford, Lincoln, Porsche, Volkswagen, Land Rover, Jaguar, Volvo, Aston Martin, Lotus, Polestar, Mazda, and Honda. Joining these brands are Galpin Auto Sports (G.A.S.), Galpin Studio Rentals, Horseless Carriage Restaurant, Boxenstopp Restaurant and Starbucks.

Galpin is family owned and operated by the Boeckmann Family, led by our President Beau Boeckmann, who is engaged and runs the day-to-day operations. Galpin’s Core Values include Integrity, A servants’ Attitude, Accountability, Continuous Improvement, Teamwork and Fun!

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay Plans
• 401k eligible
• 401k employer match
• Sick Time Accrual
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• 20% off at all our Restaurant Locations
• Employee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Appreciation Day
• Employee Tickets/Theme Park Discounts
• Free Tickets to some events
• Other Holiday Events and more
• Competitive pay plans
• Full Benefits after 30 days of employment including Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
• Paid vacation
• Paid manufacture product training
• Life insurance
• Advancement opportunities
• Custom tailored onboarding and cross training programs

Some of What You’ll do:

This position will focus on all aspects of sales, including product knowledge, lease/finance structures and customer.

• Create a welcoming and exciting car buying experience for all Galpin customers.
• Assess the needs of customers and guide them to purchase or lease a vehicle using the method that meets their needs, whether that be fully online, in-store or a combination of online and in-store.
• Become a product expert and ambassador for all Galpin products and services.
• Ensure a smooth and stress free buying experience for guests, from the first point of contact, to the contract and paperwork process, and finally delivery of their new vehicle.
• Review operating features, warranty and finalized paperwork with customers ensuring that they feel confident in their new vehicle purchase .
• Develop customer relationships and maintain prospecting endeavors that encourage repeat business and create lifelong Galpin customers!

What we are looking for:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license
• Minimum 2-5 years of experience in sales, preferably the automotive industry
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbally
• Excellent customer service skills
• Professional work ethic and high integrity
• Ability to work as a team and/or independently
• Strong problem solving and follow up skills

Galpin Motors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34,902.40 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Application Question(s):

• Will you be available to work late nights, weekends, and most holidays?

Experience:

• Hard Sales: 3 years (Preferred)
• Automotive: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Sales License (it's ok if you don't) (Preferred)

Work Location: In person