Description
Thousand Oaks, CA | Chevrolet | Trusted American brand | Hospitality & retail experience welcome | Jumpstart your sales career! | Veterans encouraged to apply | $40,000 - $100,000+ OTE annually
Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea: do right by people, every time.
At Chevrolet of Thousand Oaks, we believe the best brand advocates don't always come from automotive. They come from anywhere great people are taught to connect with guests, represent a product with confidence, and follow through on every interaction. That's exactly what a Brand Specialist does here.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Welcome guests with genuine warmth and curiosity -- making every interaction feel personal and unhurried
• Guide guests through the Chevrolet lineup with confidence -- connecting the right vehicle to each guest's lifestyle, needs, and budget
• Present and demonstrate vehicles in a way that brings features to life rather than reciting a spec sheet
• Build and maintain a guest pipeline through consistent follow-up and disciplined CRM use
• Collaborate with finance and management to deliver a transparent, seamless purchase experience
• Meet and exceed monthly targets while maintaining strong guest satisfaction scores
• Represent the Chevrolet brand and Swickard's hospitality standards in every conversation
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• No automotive experience required -- the right mindset matters far more than a background in car sales
• Proven success and experience in sales, hospitality, retail, or guest-facing service
• A natural communicator who listens well, builds trust quickly, and follows through
• Self-motivated with a competitive drive and a team-first attitude
• Comfortable with technology -- CRM tools, digital communication, and online lead follow-up
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• A genuine hospitality mindset -- you treat every guest interaction like it matters, because it does
Our best Brand Specialists have come from hospitality, retail, fitness, real estate, and beyond. What they share is a track record of connecting with people, delivering results, and doing it the right way.
WHAT WE OFFER
• Income potential of $40,000 - $100,000+ annually
• Paid training program -- we'll teach you the Swickard way and the Chevrolet lineup from day one
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Clear career path -- top Brand Specialists grow into finance, management, and leadership roles
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
• A supportive team culture where your growth is invested in and your effort is recognized
WHY CHEVROLET OF THOUSAND OAKS
• Chevrolet moves. It's one of the most recognized and in-demand brands in the country -- trucks, SUVs, and EVs that guests actively seek out
• Thousand Oaks is a thriving, family-oriented community -- guests here value relationships and come back to the people who took care of them
• Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry
• We run with process, training, and centralized support -- so new team members ramp up fast and perform with confidence
• Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- aren't just words. They're how we operate every day
• A culture where doing right by the guest and growing your career go hand in hand
Chevrolet of Thousand Oaks has the brand recognition, the market demand, and the training infrastructure to turn a motivated person from any background into a top-performing Brand Specialist. We develop from within, we invest in the people who show up and bring their best, and we build careers from the showroom floor up.
If you're driven, coachable, and ready to build something real with a brand that people already believe in -- we'd like to meet you.
Skills Required
- Proven success in sales, hospitality, retail, or guest-facing service
- Strong communication and trust-building skills
- Self-motivated with competitive drive and team-first attitude
- Comfortable using CRM tools, digital communication, and online lead follow-up
- Valid drivers license with a clean driving record
- Genuine hospitality mindset and guest-focused service approach
- Ability to meet and exceed monthly sales targets while maintaining guest satisfaction
What We Do
Swickard Auto Group is a leading national automotive retailer and one of the West Coast's largest privately owned dealership groups. Operating over 50 franchises across six states, including Alaska, Hawaii, Washington, Oregon, California, and Texas, they specialize in luxury and premium automotive brands. The company is dedicated to redefining the car buying experience by combining operational excellence with a deep-rooted culture of hospitality and community commitment.
