Ford Sales Associate

Job Summary

We are looking for an Automotive Sales Associate to join our growing team! The right candidate will be ambitious, have excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to meet and exceed goals. Day-to-day tasks will include developing client relationships and providing product solutions that best meet our customer's needs.

About Us

Our family has been in the automotive business for nearly 80 years. The Whitaker / Selover / Underriner brand is four generations strong and, since our opening day in Montana in 1944, we have taken pride in being supportive of our team members, as well as local organizations in and around our communities. Each generation has added to our success, growth and ways we give back to our communities. In 2014, we expanded into Washington adding Walla Walla Valley Honda and its community to our Automotive Family. Recently we were pleased to announce the addition of The Dalles, Oregon's Ford and Nissan dealerships. We are driven to grow and establish strong roots in every community we serve. It's what our family legacy is built on, and why our values remain Family, Community, Integrity, Passion, and Accountability.

Benefits

• Sundays and all major holidays off
• Competitive Pay
• 100% Employee paid medical premium
• Room for Advancement and career growth
• Medical/Dental/Vision
• Industry Training
• 401K
• Flex Spending Account
• Employee Discount Program on Service, Parts and Vehicles

Responsibilities

• Nurture enriching relationships to build clientele for life
• Exhibit consultative selling skills. Assist customers in selecting a vehicle by asking questions and listening carefully to their responses
• Continuously develop product and sales acumen to become the vehicle authority. Know the in's and the out's of product offerings, optional packages, and the latest technologies
• Perform high-quality, professional demonstrations of new/used vehicles
• Follow-up with buyers to ensure successful referral business
• Learn to overcome objections and thrive within sales situations
• Report directly to the Sales Manager regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews, and analyses
• Bring your 'A game' along with a positive attitude to work with you every single day

Qualifications

• Available to work flexible hours and Saturdays
• Self-starter mentality and ambitious spirit preferred
• Ready to waste no time on learning new product in's and out's, eager to improve
• Phenomenal communication skills with customers and team members
• Professional, well-groomed personal appearance
• Clean driving record and valid driver's license

Company Blurb

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.