Bill Jacobs Motorsport, a fast-paced, family-owned dealer group representing successful brands such as BMW, MINI, Volkswagen, Jaguar, Land Rover, and Current Automotive, is seeking a seasoned, talented and dynamic Sales Advisor to join our team due to company growth. The ideal candidates have a consultative, customer-focused approach to selling new, pre-owned, and electric vehicles.
The Role at a Glance
In this role you will communicate with customers through phone, email, chat, and in-person. You will qualify prospective customers’ interests, discuss specific needs and daily driving habits, and suggest the right vehicle.. You will negotiate trade-in, discuss and arrange financing, offer additional products, and sign documents.
What you’ll be doing

• This is a hands-on position requiring a willingness to roll up one’s sleeves to drive sales. It requires a self-motivated, reliable individual, with the ability to work independently. This high visibility role offers strong career growth opportunities within our organization.
• Make purchasing a vehicle a fun and educational experience for customers.
• Respond to inbound leads quickly while qualifying purchase intent and timeline.
• Educate prospective customers on electric vehicles and their benefits over gas cars.
• Facilitate test drives and charging demonstrations on-site.
• Guide prospective customers to a decision on the vehicle that is best for their needs.
• Discuss trade-in, financing, and registration with confidence.

What we’re looking for
Must-haves:

• Proven experience in building and/or generating a loyal client base.
• 2 years in a customer-facing role
• Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter who is forward-thinking and entrepreneurial.
• Desire to work as a team with a results-driven approach
• Ability to operate with minimal direction or oversight
• Ability to identify problems and establish a priority level for a solution.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous pre-owned electric vehicle sales experience preferred

What's it like to work here?
At Bill Jacobs Motorsport, we love what we do. We make meaningful contributions each and every day. Working alongside dedicated and talented colleagues, we build fulfilling careers and stronger communities through a company that values our unique perspectives, insights and contributions.
What’s in it for YOU:
Our team members enjoy a positive working environment with opportunities for professional growth through training and advancement from within the organization. Our team members also enjoy a comprehensive benefits program including:

• Outstanding health insurance plan - Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois (PPO and HMO Plans)
• Generous dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, and supplemental insurance plans such as pet insurance, identity theft protection, and pre-paid legal insurance.
• 401K Plan with company contribution.
• Generous PTO.
• Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, and service.
• Wellness programs for employees and family members.
• Interested in furthering your education? We have a generous tuition reimbursement program.
• Opportunity to further your career with a rapidly growing and successful dealer organization.

About the company
Our employees are the driving force behind the success of the Bill Jacobs organization - one of Illinois' leading providers of luxury automotive products and extraordinary customer service. We strive daily to achieve our vision: To become the standard by which other businesses are measured in employee and customer satisfaction.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value the benefits of diversity in our workplace.