Product Specialist — Toyota in Easley, SC
$80,000 first-year target earnings · base draw + volume bonus · No haggling
The short version
We sell 150+ new and used Toyota's a month. The traffic is already here — floor ups, internet leads, service drive, and a repeat/referral base built over 30 years. We don't need someone to hunt. We need someone who knows the product cold, treats people well, and closes without a fight.
That's what a Product Specialist does here. You're not a "car salesman" in the way you're picturing. You don't negotiate prices, and you don't chase people down. You demonstrate vehicles, answer real questions, and guide the customer through a transparent process.
What you'll actually do
- Greet and work with customers who are already on the lot or already scheduled — floor traffic, appointments, and service-drive opportunities
- Know the lineup at a professional level: Tacoma, Tundra, RAV4, Grand Highlander, 4Runner, Camry, Corolla, Sequoia, and the full hybrid/electrified range
- Deliver structured product demonstrations and test drives — including Toyota Safety Sense, hybrid powertrain differences, towing and payload, and trim-to-trim comparisons
- Explain the numbers clearly using our one-price/transparent pricing model — no back-and-forth, no "let me go talk to my manager" theater
- Set up the customer's technology at delivery (Toyota app, phone pairing, driver-assist settings) so they leave confident
- Follow up on your own sold and unsold customers through our CRM — consistently, not sporadically
- Complete Toyota certification training and stay current as the lineup changes
- Protect our CSI scores. Every delivery is a future repeat or referral
Compensation
- Bonuses: CSI/survey bonus, TCUV bonus, monthly manufacturer spiffs
- Realistic first-year target: $80,000–$90,000. Top Product Specialists here earn $120,000+
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
- Paid Toyota factory training and certification
- Five-day work week with a real schedule — closed Sundays, rotating Saturdays off
Who does well in this job
- You're genuinely curious about vehicles and can explain a hybrid system to someone who's never owned one
- You listen more than you talk
- You're organized enough to run your own follow-up without being reminded
- You handle a "no" without taking it personally and a busy Saturday without getting rattled
- You want to be measured on results and you're comfortable seeing your numbers on a board
Requirements
- Strong communication skills and a professional, customer-first presence
- Basic comfort with technology — CRM, mobile apps, vehicle infotainment
- Valid driver's license with an insurable driving record
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work Saturdays
- No automotive experience required. We've hired successfully out of hospitality, retail, fitness, wireless, and the military. We'll teach you the product and the process — bring the work ethic and the personality.