Automotive Sales Consultants

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Crown Automotive Group is looking for passionate and motivated people to join our team in any of our locations throughout Pinellas County and encourage all applicants with sales or customer service experience to apply for this great opportunity!

Experienced and Entry-Level Positions in Automotive Sales are available.

Our Dealership Brands in St. Pete/Clearwater/Pinellas Park areas include:

Nissan - Buick GMC – Hyundai – Kia - Jaguar - Land Rover – Volvo - Honda - Mercedes-Benz (Eurocars) – Acura - Audi

What we offer:

• Best pay plan in the area, with guarantee/draw for new sales representatives
• Professional Automotive Sales Training
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with company match
• The stability of an established company
• Paid training and ongoing professional development
• Opportunity for growth and advancement
• Cutting-edge sales technology and software
• Opportunities to serve your community

Responsibilities - Sales Consultant:

• Greet customers in a friendly manner and listen to their requirements in order to match their vehicle needs with one in the current inventory
• Accompany customer on test drives and demonstrate vehicle features and technology, describing all optional equipment available for customer purchase
• Build rapport with customers to build a base of referrals to establish a customer network
• Keep abreast of new products, features, accessories, etc., and their benefits to customers
• Learn to overcome objections and thrive within sales situations
• Work the internet, phone, and personal leads to convert them into auto sales
• Report directly to the Sales Manager regarding objectives and creative ideas and introduce him to the customer
• Utilize dealership sales control and follow-up system
• Close the deal and complete all paperwork
• Prepare sold vehicles for customer delivery prior to customer arrival then deliver the vehicle to the customer, ensuring that the customer understands the vehicle's operating features, warranty, and paperwork
• Introduce customers to service department personnel to emphasize to them the quality and efficiency of service repairs and maintenance available in the dealership's service department
• Maintain a prospect development system and CSI score equal to corporate requirements

Qualifications/Requirements - Sales Consultants:

• Minimum SIX (6) months customer-facing sales or customer service experience is important, but not mandatory. We WILL train the right candidates for the exciting field of auto sales!
• If you have previous experience in retail, marketing, or real estate, you will succeed with the guidance and training from our supportive management team!
• Outside sales experience is appreciated, but not required
• Experience with customers of all income levels
• Attend product and sales training courses as requested by Sales Manager
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
• Honesty, Integrity, Commitment, Perseverance, and the will to succeed!
• Must know and understand the federal, state, and local laws which govern retail automobile sales
• Basic computer proficiency
• Professional appearance
• High School Diploma, GED or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the USA
• Applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, and drug screen

Crown Automotive has 55 years in the business! We employ over 1000 people with many having 10+ years of experience with us! There is plenty of room to grow in this profession and within our company!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.