New Car Sales Associate

Department: Store-SalesDealer: 2681-POWER CHEVROLET IRVINEJob Description: Our ambitious team makes AutoNation a successful, energetic, forward-moving organization. Time after time, AutoNation has turned the automotive industry upside down through its innovative services and its continual push to be the No. 1 choice for career growth opportunities in the automotive industry. We're looking for people who can make a difference because we believe that an innovative oriented team can accomplish anything!AutoNation, America's Largest Automotive Retailer, has immediate openings for Sales Associates. AutoNation has over 275 dealerships across the US, representing over 35 brands of vehicles. Join our team of industry-leading sales professionals and build a great sales career!As Sales Associate you will sell new automobiles by understanding and demonstrating characteristics, capabilities, and features; developing and qualifying buyers; and closing sales.Primary Responsibilities
Gathers information, highlights features, and demonstrates vehicle operation comparing and contrasting competitive models; inspecting automobiles
Develops buyers by maintaining rapport with previous customers; suggesting trade-ins, greeting drop-ins, responding to inquiries; recommending sales campaigns and promotions
Qualifies buyers by understanding buyer’s requirements and interests; matching requirements and interests to various models; building rapport
Demonstrates automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features; taking drives; explaining warranties and services
Closes sales by overcoming objections; asking for sales; negotiating price; completing sales or purchase contracts; explaining provisions; explaining and offering warranties, services, and financing; delivers automobile
Provides sales management information by completing reportsAdditional Comments: Join AutoNation, ranked as one of America's Most Admired Companies for 4 consecutive years by Fortune Magazine, where your talent can make a difference. Become a part of an award winning team that offers growth opportunity, excellent earning potential and leadership that appreciates your drive, skills and ability. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.Keywords: Sales, Car Sales, Sales Rep, Call Center Sales, Automotive, Customer Service, Finance, Entry Level, E-Commerce, Internet Sales, Business Development, Sales Professional
REQUIREMENTS
Required Experience: Ideal candidates will have:
Proven track record of achieving or over-achieving sales goals
Outstanding communication skills
Professional appearance and work ethic
Great attitude with a high-energy personality
Superior customer service skills
2 or more years sales experience is preferredRequired Education: -High school graduate or equivalentCompensation: We offer competitive pay, health, dental, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) program, paid vacation, Employee Vehicle Purchase Program, professional working environment, paid training and fantastic advancement opportunities.