About the Role
The Sales Associate interacts with hundreds of customers to help guide them in their vehicle purchase in our no-haggle sales environment. With your outstanding communication and listening skills, you’ll help our customers select their perfect vehicle, negotiate terms that ensure payment options meet their lifestyles, budgets, and expectations and close the deal. Sell with Confidence. Grow with AutoNation. AutoNation is redefining the car-buying experience—and we need driven, customer-focused professionals to help us lead the way. With nationwide inventory and a supportive team, you’ll have everything you need to succeed.
Responsibilities
- Interact with hundreds of customers to guide them in their vehicle purchase in a no-haggle sales environment.
- Help customers select their perfect vehicle.
- Negotiate terms that ensure payment options meet their lifestyles, budgets, and expectations.
- Close the deal.
- Provide an exceptional customer experience.
- Drive loyalty by following up to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Help transition customers to the Service department to support their ownership experience.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Proven ability to provide an exceptional customer experience.
- Drive to set and achieve targeted goals.
- Prior sales experience, retail preferred.
- Excellent communication, consultative, interpersonal and organizational skills.
- The willingness to follow up with customers.
- Experience and desire to work with technology.
- Valid in-state driver’s license and an acceptable, safe driving record.
Skills
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Listening skills
- Sales
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
- Consultative skills
Location
- Nationwide
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Entry-level
- Sales or customer service experience preferred
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent
Salary/Compensations
- Months 1-3: Base salary or hourly rate with additional bonuses paid on units sold, customer service scores and more.
- Months 4+: Commission pay plan based on components including gross profit and customer service.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and 401k matching.
- Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Maternity benefits.
- Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, and accessories.
- Access to deals and discounts through YouDecide.
- Participation in the DRVPNK mission to raise funds for cancer research and treatment.
About the Company
- AutoNation is redefining the car-buying experience.
- AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions.
- With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services.
- Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity
- AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide.
- We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact.
- Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply.
- Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry.
- We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.
