The Role at a Glance – Current Automotive Electric Vehicle (EV) Specialist
We are excited to add an Electric Vehicle (EV) Specialist to join our team. We are committed to educating customers about the benefits of switching to an electric vehicle and demonstrating how they provide a superior ownership experience. Current Automotive makes it easy to transition to an electric vehicle with no-haggle pricing, competitive financing, nationwide shipping, and a transparent trade-in process.
You will be responsible for communicating 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 for them.
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.
• 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.
• Working knowledge of the automotive industry, manufacturers, products, and services, preferable with experience in the electric vehicle sector.
• General knowledge of vehicle registration, titling processes, and regulations.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Valid driver’s license and meet insurability standards.
• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

Nice-to-haves

• Previous pre-owned electric vehicle sales experience preferred

What’s it like to work here?
At Current Automotive, 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.
We value the person, not just the employee. At Current Automotive, we want to see you grow personally in addition to professionally during your career with us.
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
The Bill Jacobs organization has grown into one of the most respected businesses in the Midwest. Today we have five new car franchise locations offering new models from BMW, MINI, Volkswagen, Jaguar, and Land Rover in Naperville and Hinsdale, Illinois. Current Automotive is our pre-owned electric vehicle dealership, located in Hinsdale. At Bill Jacobs, the cars bring you in and the experience brings you back.
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 all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.