SALES CONSULTANT

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95037, Morgan Hill, CA, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Automotive • Retail
The Role
Assists customers throughout the vehicle purchasing process by demonstrating vehicles, conducting walkarounds and test drives, answering pricing and financing questions, managing leads, and following up with prospects. Maintains customer records and sales documentation, works toward individual and team sales goals, supports dealership promotions, collaborates with finance and sales personnel, and delivers professional customer service in a fast-paced dealership environment.
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Sales ConsultantJob Purpose:

Provide exceptional customer service while assisting customers throughout the vehicle purchasing process. The Sales Consultant is responsible for building customer relationships, demonstrating vehicle features, supporting dealership sales objectives, and delivering a professional and positive dealership experience.

Key Responsibilities:Customer Service & Sales Support
  • Greet customers in a professional, friendly, and timely manner
  • Assist customers throughout the vehicle purchasing process from initial contact through vehicle delivery
  • Build and maintain positive customer relationships to support customer satisfaction and retention
  • Demonstrate vehicle features, technology, and benefits to customers
  • Conduct vehicle walkarounds, test drives, and product presentations
  • Answer customer questions regarding vehicle pricing, features, financing options, and dealership services
  • Deliver exceptional customer service during all customer interactions
  • Maintain professionalism and composure while assisting customers in a fast-paced sales environment
Sales Performance & Lead Management
  • Work toward individual and team sales goals and performance objectives
  • Utilize dealership CRM systems and sales tools to manage customer follow-up and communication
  • Follow up with customers regarding inquiries, appointments, unsold opportunities, and post-sale satisfaction
  • Maintain accurate customer records and sales documentation
  • Prospect for new customers through phone calls, referrals, online inquiries, and other lead sources
  • Stay knowledgeable regarding current vehicle inventory, manufacturer incentives, financing programs, and dealership promotions
  • Support dealership sales events, promotions, and marketing initiatives
  • Collaborate with Sales Managers, Finance Department, and other dealership personnel to support sales operations and customer satisfaction
Administrative & Operational Responsibilities
  • Complete required sales documentation accurately and timely
  • Follow dealership sales processes, policies, and operational standards
  • Maintain organization and cleanliness of showroom, workstations, and vehicle display areas
  • Uphold confidentiality regarding customer and dealership information
  • Attend sales meetings, training sessions, and manufacturer training as required
  • Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by management
 QualificationsJob Qualifications:Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Professional appearance and positive attitude
  • Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Basic computer proficiency required
  • Ability to learn dealership sales processes, vehicle features, and manufacturer programs
  • Self-motivated with strong work ethic and goal-oriented mindset
  • Dependable attendance and punctuality required
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding customer and dealership information
  • Ability to follow dealership policies and procedures
  • Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record required
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
Preferred Qualifications
  • Previous automotive sales experience preferred
  • Previous customer service or retail sales experience preferred
  • Previous Ford dealership experience preferred
  • Experience using CRM, dealership management systems (DMS), and sales software programs preferred
  • Knowledge of automotive financing, leasing, and vehicle trade processes is beneficial
  • Bilingual communication skills are a plus
  • Experience working in commission-based or performance-driven environments preferred
Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, reach, and use hands for computer and sales-related functions
  • Ability to occasionally lift and move items up to 25 pounds
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced dealership environment
  • Ability to regularly use computers, phones, and other office equipment
  • Ability to occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, squat, push, pull, and climb stairs
  • Ability to regularly walk the dealership lot and showroom areas
  • Ability to safely operate dealership vehicles for demonstrations and test drives

The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made in accordance with applicable laws.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Professional appearance and positive attitude
  • Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Basic computer proficiency
  • Ability to learn dealership sales processes, vehicle features, and manufacturer programs
  • Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and strong work ethic
  • Dependable attendance and punctuality
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to follow dealership policies and procedures
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record
  • Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
  • Previous automotive sales experience
  • Previous customer service or retail sales experience
  • Previous Ford dealership experience
  • Experience with CRM, dealership management systems, and sales software
  • Knowledge of automotive financing, leasing, and vehicle trade processes
  • Bilingual communication skills
  • Experience in commission-based or performance-driven environments
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The Company
64 Employees
Year Founded: 2004

What We Do

The Ford Store Morgan Hill is a family-owned Ford dealership serving Morgan Hill and the wider Bay Area. It sells new Ford cars, trucks and SUVs as well as pre-owned vehicles, and provides auto financing, commercial and fleet support, and genuine Ford parts. Its service center handles maintenance and repairs, with factory-certified technicians and mobile service. The dealership highlights transparent, clearly posted bottom-line pricing.

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