Subaru of Portland, a dealership part of the O'Brien Auto Group, is looking for full-time Entry Level Sales Consultants who are looking for a chance to advance.
This position is paid 100% commission of personal production and unit counts or state Min Wage, whichever is greater. The percentages start at 25% and go up to 50% based off production. Subject to eligibility requirements, we offer the following benefits:
- Bonuses
- Vacation – based on hire date and paid based on position
- Medical/Dental/Vision/RX
- Ancillary Benefits such as Short/Long Term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Life Insurance, Spousal/Child coverages, Flexible Spending
- 401(k) plus company match
Responsibilities:
- Handle all incoming internet inquiries and phone leads.
- Respond to emails in a professional, well-spoken manner.
- Assist customers in appropriate vehicle selection, providing industry knowledge and the highest level of customer happiness.
- Conceptualize and understand the psychology of internet customers and work with them accordingly to set appointment for a proper vehicle demonstration.
- Direct customers to product information resources, including those available on the internet.
- Deliver inquiries/messages intended for other sales personnel and departments promptly.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent face to face customer service skills.
- Proficient with Dealersocket CRM with the ability follow up and follow up again.
- Time management, prioritization skills, and ability to multitask required.
- Ambitious, goal-oriented mentality and eager to improve.
- Ability to hit sales quotas and closing percentages.
- Prior sales experience is preferred, but not required.
Equipment/Machines/Tools Typically Used: phone, computer, adding machine, copier, calculator, stapler, fax machine, pencils/pens, letter opener, scissors, and rulers.
Physical Demands: Required long periods (80-90% of workday) of standing and walking (on showroom floor, on dealership lot including interior and exterior of building). Capable of walking extensively on concrete. Infrequent sitting, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Lifting 20lbs or less and carrying 10lbs or less on a frequent basis. Frequent pushing and pulling, twisting and turning of trunk, reaching and handling of objects, occasional climbing, balancing and crawling.
Candidates for this position must possess a valid Driver’s License and maintain an acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy. Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a comprehensive background screening and motor vehicle record review.
Subaru of Portland is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Skills Required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent face-to-face customer service skills
- Proficiency with DealerSocket CRM
- Follow-up, time management, prioritization, and multitasking skills
- Ambitious, goal-oriented mentality and willingness to improve
- Ability to meet sales quotas and closing percentages
- Prior sales experience
- Valid driver's license
- Acceptable driving record
- Successful background screening and motor vehicle record review
- Ability to stand and walk for 80–90% of the workday
- Ability to lift up to 20 pounds and carry up to 10 pounds frequently
What We Do
Subaru of Portland is a downtown Portland dealership selling new and used Subaru vehicles and providing automotive care. Its offerings include vehicle sales, flexible financing, factory-trained maintenance and repairs, genuine Subaru parts, and collision repair through its body shop. The dealership emphasizes customer-focused service and a transparent buying and ownership experience, supporting drivers in the Portland community with vehicle selection and ongoing care.
