Description
Wilsonville, OR | Mercedes-Benz | Luxury brand | Hospitality | No automotive experience required | Hospitality and sales experience welcome | Pacific Northwest | Portland metro | Veterans encouraged to apply | $40,000 - $100,000+ OTE
Strong candidates have come from luxury hotels, high-end retail, technology, financial services, and beyond.
IS THIS YOU?
• You're warm, polished, and naturally gifted at creating memorable guest experiences -- people feel genuinely cared for and well-served in every interaction with you
• You come from luxury hospitality, high-end retail, technology sales, or another consultative client-facing role -- and you're ready to bring that expertise to one of the Pacific Northwest's most respected Mercedes-Benz stores
• You want to build a real sales career at a flagship store with a consistent Best of the Best reputation, backed by paid manufacturer training and a leadership team that invests in your growth
WHO WE ARE
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.
Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville is Swickard's flagship Oregon location and a consistent Best of the Best Mercedes-Benz store -- one of the highest designations Mercedes-Benz awards for guest experience and operational excellence. Our Brand Specialists are the people who deliver that experience to every guest who walks through the door. No automotive background required. We hire for character, presence, and a hospitality-first mindset -- and train everything else.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Welcome guests to Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville with genuine warmth and professionalism -- creating a first impression that reflects the standard of the brand
• Guide guests through the Mercedes-Benz lineup with growing product knowledge and confidence -- connecting engineering, design, and technology to what matters most to each individual buyer
• Listen carefully to understand each guest's needs, lifestyle, and priorities -- then present the right vehicle with clarity and genuine enthusiasm
• Conduct engaging vehicle presentations and test drives that bring the Mercedes-Benz experience to life
• Build lasting guest relationships through consistent, thoughtful follow-up and disciplined CRM use
• Collaborate with sales management and finance to guide guests through a seamless, transparent purchase process
• Meet monthly performance targets while maintaining excellent guest satisfaction scores
• Stay current on Mercedes-Benz's full lineup, technology features, and growing EV and PHEV offerings
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• No automotive experience required -- paid Mercedes-Benz brand and product training provided from day one
• Previous experience in luxury hospitality, high-end retail, technology sales, or a consultative guest-facing role strongly preferred
• Polished, professional presence -- Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville guests expect a Brand Specialist who matches the standard of the store
• Natural communicator who listens well, builds rapport quickly, and follows through with integrity
• Self-motivated with a genuine desire to grow your earnings and your career
• Comfortable with CRM tools and digital communication -- or quick to learn them
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
WHAT WE OFFER
• OTE of $40,000 - $100,000+ annually
• Paid Mercedes-Benz brand and product training -- manufacturer-supported and designed to make you a genuine brand expert
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Clear career path -- strong Brand Specialists grow into senior consultant, finance, and sales management roles at Swickard
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
WHY MERCEDES-BENZ OF WILSONVILLE
• A consistent Best of the Best Mercedes-Benz store -- one of the highest designations the brand awards, and a credential that opens conversations with Portland metro buyers who choose this store deliberately
• Wilsonville's position at the heart of the Portland metro's southern corridor means consistent traffic from a loyal, informed buyer base that values the guest experience as much as the vehicle
• A store where your background from hospitality, technology, or retail is a genuine advantage -- Portland buyers respond to consultants who are authentic, well-prepared, and genuinely engaged
• Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry
• Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- describe exactly what a great Brand Specialist does in every guest interaction
• Leadership that invests in your development and celebrates the people who build lasting guest loyalty
Mercedes-Benz of Wilsonville's Best of the Best standing is built on the people who work here -- and the Brand Specialist who brings the right presence, the right mindset, and the commitment to represent the brand with integrity will find a store, a team, and a market that rewards exactly that. If you're ready to build something real at one of the Pacific Northwest's most respected luxury dealerships -- we'd like to meet you.
Skills Required
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Polished and professional presence
- Strong communication, listening, rapport-building, and follow-through skills
- Self-motivated desire to grow earnings and career
- Comfort with CRM tools and digital communication, or ability to learn them quickly
- Previous luxury hospitality, high-end retail, technology sales, or consultative guest-facing experience
- Automotive experience
Swickard Auto Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Swickard Auto Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Swickard Auto Group.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Performance-linked pay in sales and finance can deliver strong earnings, with high performers in sales-heavy or leadership roles described as doing well. Several role ranges indicate six‑figure on‑target potential where volume and plan stability exist.
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Flexible Benefits — The package consistently features medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO/holidays, discounts, a 401(k), HSA options, and even pet insurance. Company materials and job postings present this breadth across stores.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and FMLA are explicitly listed alongside core medical coverage. This inclusion signals family‑oriented support as part of the standard offering.
Swickard Auto Group Insights
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.
