Description
Thousand Oaks, CA | Honda | Japanese brand | No automotive experience required | Hospitality experience welcome | Sales experience welcome | Southern California | Ventura County | Conejo Valley | Veterans encouraged to apply | $40,000 - $100,000+ OTE
IS THIS YOU?
New to automotive sales? You don't need a car background to succeed here -- you need to genuinely enjoy working with people, take pride in helping them make confident decisions, and be motivated by results you can measure. We train the rest.
• You're a warm, genuine communicator who earns trust by listening first and presenting second
• You come from hospitality, retail, financial services, or another guest-facing background and you're ready to represent a brand that Conejo Valley buyers choose for real reasons and stay loyal to for years
WHO WE ARE
Honda of Thousand Oaks is part of Swickard Auto Group, a hospitality company in the retail automotive space built on one idea -- be the favorite of our guests, our employees, and our manufacturing partners. We operate 40+ dealerships across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii, and whether you're in Thousand Oaks or Anchorage, the standard is the same. Do right by people, every time.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Welcome guests with genuine curiosity and warmth -- understanding what matters to them before presenting any vehicle
• Develop deep Honda product knowledge through paid training -- learning the full lineup, safety technology, fuel efficiency credentials, and the growing hybrid and EV portfolio well enough to guide any Conejo Valley buyer confidently
• Present vehicles and conduct test drives that connect Honda's reliability, value, and technology to what each guest actually needs
• Build and manage a client pipeline through consistent, disciplined follow-up and CRM use -- Honda buyers refer the specialists who took genuine care of them
• Collaborate with finance and management to deliver a transparent, pressure-free purchase experience
• Meet monthly targets across volume, gross, and CSI
• Represent Honda of Thousand Oaks and Swickard's hospitality standard in every guest interaction
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• No automotive experience required -- paid Honda brand and product training provided from day one
• Hospitality, retail, financial services, or consultative sales experience strongly preferred -- backgrounds where genuine care for the guest is the standard transfer directly here
• Warm, authentic presence -- Honda buyers in the Conejo Valley are value-conscious and family-oriented; they respond to advisors who are straightforward and genuinely helpful
• Self-motivated with a genuine drive to build a long-term book of repeat and referral buyers in a community where word of mouth travels fast
• 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+/yr
• Paid Honda brand and product training from day one
• 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 finance, management, and leadership roles at Swickard
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
WHY HONDA OF THOUSAND OAKS
• Honda has one of the highest ownership loyalty rates in the industry -- Conejo Valley buyers return for every vehicle in the household and refer the specialists who treated them well. A Brand Specialist who builds genuine relationships here earns a book that sustains itself
• Thousand Oaks is a family-oriented, community-connected market where reputation travels fast and the specialist who does right by people builds a name that generates referrals without starting over every month
• Honda's lineup -- Civic, Accord, CR-V, Pilot, Odyssey, and a growing hybrid portfolio -- gives a well-prepared Brand Specialist real conversations to have with buyers who are practical, informed, and know what they want
• 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 -- are the foundation of how we sell, serve, and develop our people
If you're a relationship-driven sales professional ready to build a career representing a brand that Conejo Valley buyers trust and return to -- apply.
Skills Required
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
- Comfort with CRM tools and digital communication, or ability to learn them quickly
- Hospitality, retail, financial services, or consultative sales experience
- Automotive sales 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.
