Automotive Sales Consultant

Mercedes-Benz Van Center - Baker • Full-time • Summerville, South Carolina, United States • $50k / year • 4w ago

Baker Motor Company has a new and exciting opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a one-of-a-kind dealership. Mercedes Benz Van Center and the Baker Collection are now open and ready to add salespeople to the team. Baker Motor Company was founded 32 years ago on integrity and honesty. If you possess those same qualities, we would love to talk to you.

$50,000 yr to start! + commissions after 90 days

The only experience required for this role-

- Professional look

- Awesome attitude

- Willingness to work hard and learn!

Essential Duties:

Learn on the job to become a professional Auto Salesperson
Understand that business is built on customer satisfaction and devote himself/herself to ensuring satisfaction to all customers
Determine each customer’s vehicle needs through use of the Customer Needs Analysis Process
Select, present and demonstrate vehicle(s) per the Vehicle Selection, Presentation and Demonstration Process
Seek customer agreement to purchase/lease a vehicle per the Customer Agreement Process
Deliver new vehicles per the Vehicle Delivery Process
Attend all sales meetings
Maintain a customer follow-up system as directed by the sales manager that encourages repeat and referral business, and that contributes to customer satisfaction
Self-educate as to new products, vehicle features and controls, accessories, etc. and their benefit to customers
Establish personal income goals that are consistent with dealership standard for productivity, and develop a strategy to meet those goals
Report and review with new vehicle sales manager regarding status towards objectives, planned activities, training, etc.
Understand automotive terminology and maintain ongoing product knowledge for our brands and competitive models
Know and understand vehicle equity, values, and trade-in options and be able to explain to customers at management direction
Introduce all customers to the dealership service and parts department and educate the customer on how to do business there
Know and understand all applicable federal, state and local laws governing the sale or lease of a vehicle

Other Qualifications:

Must have excellent communication, organization, and customer relationship skills
Must have an aptitude for the latest in-car technology and telematics, cell phones and iPads
Must maintain a professional personal appearance and have the ability to understand and sue written, electronic and verbal communications
Must maintain a valid driver’s license, clean driving history and be able to drive manual transmission
Prior sales experience required
Prior automotive sale experience preferred

Other Qualifications ( Not required but are a bonus )

Dealership experience
Retail sales background
Strong customer service skills
Proficient in outbound sales techniques
Excellent phone etiquette
Effective communication skills
Familiarity with automotive sales processes
Ability to work in a fast-paced sales environment
Organizational skills for managing inventory and sales tasks

Working Conditions:

Will work in and around our dealerships, travel to client’s homes and businesses, transport vehicles and work promotional events at off-site locations.
Weekends, evenings and occasional holiday hours may be required and are market driven.

Benefits / Pay Conditions:

$50,000 yr min base on hourly rate of $21/hr and a Schedule of five - 10hour shifts a week - 1 hr a day for luch = 45hrs a week on the clock. Salespeople will be eligible for commission on TOP of thier hourly pay after 90 days!
Waiting period of 90 days for beinefits eligibility

Management: