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Salesperson - Carson Honda

Carson, CAOnsiteFull Time$50,000–$150,000 /yrPosted 24 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • sales experience
  • commission
  • quota-drive role
  • communication skills
  • enthusiasm for automobiles
  • helping customers
  • High School Diploma
  • valid driver's license
  • clean driving record
  • background checks

Nice to have

  • automotive sales experience
  • negotiation skills
  • closing skills

Role summary

Carson Honda is seeking an enthusiastic Automotive Salesperson to assist customers with vehicle purchases, provide model information, and ensure a positive buying experience. The role involves greeting customers, conducting test drives, guiding them through the sales process (including financing and trade-ins), negotiating sales agreements, and following up post-sale. Success relies on building customer relationships, achieving sales targets, and staying updated on vehicle features and pricing. Previous sales experience, strong communication, and a passion for automobiles are essential. A clean driving record and authorization to work in the USA are required. Preferred candidates have 2-3 years of automotive sales experience with strong negotiation and closing skills.

As an Automotive Salesperson, you will play a key role in assisting customers with their vehicle purchase, providing information about available models, and ensuring a positive buying experience. Your enthusiasm for automobiles and excellent communication skills will contribute to the success of our sales department.

On-Target Earnings (OTE): $50,000 - $150,000 a year 

  • $17 / hour plus commission based on performance

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner to understand customers' needs and preferences to recommend suitable vehicles.
  • Conduct test drives to showcase features and performance.
  • Stay up-to-date on the features, specifications, and pricing of all available vehicle models to provide accurate and detailed information about vehicles to customers.
  • Guide customers through the sales process, including vehicle selection, financing options, and trade-ins.
  • Negotiate and finalize sales agreements in a transparent and customer-friendly manner.
  • Follow up with customers after the sale to ensure satisfaction and address any concerns.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with customers for potential repeat business and referrals.
  • Collaborate with other sales team members and departments to ensure a seamless customer experience.
  • Participate in sales meetings and training sessions to enhance product knowledge and sales skills.
  • Work towards achieving individual and team sales targets.
  • Utilize effective sales techniques to maximize sales opportunities.
  • Previous sales experience in a commission or quota-drive role.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Enthusiasm for automobiles and a genuine interest in helping customers.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
  • All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
  • All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2-3 years of previous automotive sales experience.
  • Strong negotiation and closing skills.

*The Salesperson Position has a pay scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Hourly wages include $17.00 .The position may also pay commission compensation which is based on the value or amount of closed sales achieved from $0.00 (if no sales are made) without any upper limit other than sales performance. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit*

**All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines**

At Carson Honda, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Sonic Automotive is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive retailers in the country with over 120 dealerships nationwide...

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