Sales Consultant

@ Swickard TOA, LLC, d/b/a Acura of Thousand Oaks

Sales Consultant at Sales Consultant

Veterans encouraged to apply. No prior automotive experience is required! This position welcomes candidates from related fields such as real estate, high-end retail, airline, hotel, restaurant, mortgage lending, and hospitality.

Responsibilities

Customer Relationship Management:

• Greet and qualify potential customers.
• Conduct thorough needs assessments and understand customer requirements.
• Showcase vehicles aligning features with customer lifestyle and budget.
• Answer questions regarding specifications, performance, and technology.
• Offer test drives and demonstrate vehicle operations.
• Negotiate sale price, financing options, and trade-in values.
• Secure commitment via purchase agreement and follow up post-sale.

Sales & Inventory Management:

• Maintain in-depth knowledge of dealership inventory.
• Stay informed on market trends and competitor offerings.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve sales targets.
• Utilize CRM to track customer interactions and sales progress.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Participate in marketing initiatives and community events.
• Assist with vehicle preparation for sale.
• Uphold a professional appearance and behavior at all times.
• Adhere to dealership policies and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of automotive or comparable sales experience.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Passion for the automotive industry with quick product learnings.
• Self-motivated with a drive to achieve sales targets.
• Professional demeanor and valid driver's license with a clean record.

Physical Requirements

• Extensive standing and walking throughout the day.
• Sitting during customer meetings or paperwork.
• Reaching, bending, and occasionally lifting documents and brochures.

Benefits of Working at Swickard

• Clear career advancement path with leadership opportunities.
• Ongoing training, support, and professional growth.
• Competitive benefits including insurance, 401k, paid holidays, and PTO.

About Us

Founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR, Swickard is a hospitality company that sells cars, parts, and service. We represent highline brands such as Mercedes Benz, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, Land Rover, and more. We strive to revolutionize the car-buying experience through hospitality.

Key skills/competency: Sales, Customer Relationship Management, Negotiation, CRM, Inventory Management, Automotive, Product Knowledge, Communication, Hospitality, Strategy