About the Role
BMW of Long Island City is seeking a polished, customer-focused Automotive Sales Representative to join our growing dealership team. This role is ideal for individuals who can deliver a personalized, high-touch experience to luxury automotive customers.
Responsibilities
- Assist customers in selecting new and pre-owned vehicles that meet their needs, preferences, and budget.
- Build relationships with customers in person, by phone, and through internet leads.
- Respond promptly to leads and schedule appointments.
- Conduct professional vehicle presentations and test drives.
- Overcome objections and close sales.
- Follow up consistently with leads, appointments, prior customers, and unsold prospects.
- Maintain customer information and activity in the CRM.
- Complete sales paperwork accurately.
- Partner with sales management and the finance team to complete vehicle transactions.
- Deliver vehicles and explain features, warranties, and paperwork.
- Build repeat and referral business through excellent customer service.
- Follow dealership policies and applicable New York State and federal automotive sales laws.
Requirements
- Luxury automotive sales experience strongly preferred.
- Experience with BMW or another German automotive brand at any level is highly valued.
- Candidates with a luxury hospitality, hotel, fine-dining, or other high-end customer service background are also encouraged to apply.
- Professional presence and a polished, customer-focused approach.
- Ability to provide a personalized, high-touch sales experience.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
- Self-motivated, competitive, and driven by results and earning potential.
- Strong organization, follow-up, and attention to detail.
- Ability to build long-term client relationships and generate repeat and referral business.
- Comfortable using computers, CRM systems, and other sales technology.
- Ability and willingness to learn BMW products, dealership processes, and compliance requirements.
- Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets the dealership’s insurance and vehicle-use requirements.
- Availability to work Saturdays and other scheduled dealership hours.
- Employment may be contingent upon successfully completing a background check and driving-record review conducted in accordance with applicable law.
Skills
- Automotive Sales
- Car Sales
- Retail Sales
- Inside Sales
- Outside Sales
- Commission Sales
- Consumer Finance
- Call Center Sales
- Business Development
- Appointment Setting
- Customer Service
- Hospitality
- Relationship-building
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Organization
- Follow-up
- Attention to detail
Location
- Long Island City, NY
Work Type
- Full-Time
- Five-day workweek
- Saturdays required
Experience Level
- Luxury automotive sales experience strongly preferred
- Experience with BMW or another German automotive brand at any level
- Luxury hospitality, hotel, fine-dining, or other high-end customer service background
Salary/Compensations
- $50,000–$100,000+ Potential
- Uncapped Commission
Benefits
- Uncapped commission and performance-based earning opportunities
- Paid training
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k)
- Career advancement opportunities
About the Company
- BMW of Long Island City is seeking an Automotive Sales Representative to join our growing dealership team.
