Sales Representative

Pay: Commission based pay plan with incentives. This structure enables YOU to be in control of your earnings!

Schedule: Full-Time- 5 days a week

Then it's time to put your career in drive with Volkswagen of Salem, part of the Lithia & Driveway family!

We're looking for energetic, motivated, and customer-focused individuals who are ready to help customers find the perfect vehicle while building a rewarding career. Whether you're an experienced salesperson or someone with a passion for people and a drive to succeed, we want to meet you.

At Volkswagen of Salem, we don't just talk about our values—we live them every day:

• Earn Customers for Life-Create welcoming and trustworthy experiences that keep customers coming back
• Improve Constantly-Champion one another's growth and continuously look for ways to get better.
• Take Personal Ownership-Make great decisions, own your results, and take pride in your success.
• Have Fun! Celebrate wins, support your teammates, and bring passion and positivity to work every day

Who we are looking for:

• Experienced in sales processes-Car sales experience is preferred but may consider a candidate with relative experience.
• Must be customer focused and committed to providing top tier customer service
• Bi-Lingual in Spanish is preferred but not required
• Ability to handle high volume and adapt to business needs
• Willingness to learn and grow with us to meet projected sales goals
• Friendly and outgoing personality
• Responsible/reliable/team player
• Clean driving record is required
• Has a desire to grow with us in this automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers in a prompt, friendly and professional manner.
• Provide professional product presentations to all customers.
• Offer and accompany customers on vehicle demonstration ride(s).
• Develop and prospect new business continuously.
• Gather customer contact and interest information from new or prospective customers and accurately enter in the CRM.
• Utilize the Salesperson Daily Work Plan to follow-up with prospective customers and maintain relationships with current customers ensuring their needs are met.
• Schedule customer appointments daily.
• Assist customer during write up process ensuring it is a non-confrontational experience.
• Build and maintain knowledge of product information, current sales pricing and manufacturer promotions.
• Attend and actively participate in daily sales and training meetings
• Practice skills daily including customer service and interaction, product presentation, product knowledge and phone communication.
• Maintain appearance and cleanliness of vehicle lot and showroom.
• Upon sale, present and deliver vehicle to customer following delivery process ensuring a satisfying customer experience.
• Upon sale, introduce customer to Service department following Sales 2 Service process.

We offer best in class industry benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

This is a performance driven position, eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives as part of total compensation.