Automotive Sales Associate

**Maple Ridge Volkswagen** is **NOW HIRING **outgoing, motivated **Sales Representatives** to work at our beautiful state-of-the-art dealership If you are a high energy person, with a contagiously positive attitude, open availability, and a love for working with the public - **we want to talk to you about a career in automotive sales** For over 100 years, the automotive industry has been a staple across North America with no plans to slow down anytime soon So, what are you waiting? **Earn your true worth in an extremely stable, innovative industry where the only person who can determine your success IS YOU**

**AutoCanada Automotive Group** believes that our people are our most important asset. Our primary focus is ensuring that our teammates accomplish the goals they have set for themselves, their careers, and their families. We call it the Hendrick Advantage. Taking care of our employees helps us take better care of our customers it’s as simple as that.

At Maple Ridge Volkswagen, we are just as passionate about the Volkswagen as you are. It is the little things that make us different, like making sure that everyone that we hire is as crazy about these cars as you are **To ensure that our people feel appreciated and well-cared for while selling vehicles at Maple Ridge Volkswagen, our company is proud to offer Full-Time employees**:

- Competitive pay plans, bonus opportunities, and a motivated group of AutoCanada employees to work alongside
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Prescription insurance that can discount purchases up to 80%
- Paid holiday time for full time AutoCanada employees
- Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service programs
- Health & wellness programs for assistance with counseling, physicals, and more
- Paid professional development and the opportunity to grow your career
- The chance to be part of an exciting, growing company that operates in Canada and the United States

**ABOUT THE POSITION**

The Automotive Salesperson interacts with potential customers to understand their purchase and vehicle preferences, demonstrate comfort and convenience features, facilitate test drives, and assist with the completion of the necessary paperwork required to complete the sale. Sales professionals strive to meet their monthly sales targets by following a daily work plan that focuses their attention on sales-generating activity and providing excellent customer service from initial contact to final delivery. The primary function of an Automotive Sales Representative is to make customers feel welcome and supported throughout the car-purchasing process; ensuring the customer is satisfied and will continue to use the dealership for their future maintenance and car buying needs.

**RESPONSIBILITES**
- Greet and assist customers entering the showroom floor, presenting a professional environment that supports automotive sales while ensuring customer satisfaction
- Employ strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport when assisting potential customers with their vehicle selection and finalizing their payment terms
- Maintain an up-to-date customer database to drive current and future automotive sales for the dealership
- Present used and new cars through test drives, demonstrations, and dealership walk-throughs
- Leverage negotiation skills without compromising customer satisfaction to carry out the sales process following dealership standards and policies
- Follow up with previously sold clients to earn repeat and referral business while maintaining the highest customer satisfaction standards possible, striving for perfection with each transaction
- Stay current on required dealer group and manufacturer training
- Other duties as assigned by store leadership

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Must be 18 years of age or older to meet insurance requirements for operating a motor vehicle
- Possession of authorized documentation required to gain employment, in addition to having a current, valid CA-issued Driver’s License
- Must submit to and adequately pass a pre-employment background and MVR screen prior to employment
- Open availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and some holidays knowing that employees are required to stay until the customer’s purchase is complete and their satisfaction ensured
- High school diploma or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree preferred
- 3+ years of experience in a customer-facing role required with experience in retail, sales, marketing, and customer service being preferred
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, which includes: standing, sitting, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, lifting, etc.
- Has the competitive spirit, drive, outgoing personality, consistency, and resilience to meet monthly sales objectives while following a daily work plan

**COMPENSATION**
- ** PAID TRAINING** for your first 3 months - Earn while you learn
- Competitive pay plan that pays on volume - the more you sell the more you earn
- Opportunities to