Sales Professional

Are you ready to level up you career?

If you don't have experience selling cars, we'll teach you. If you are customer focused and have a growth mindset - we want you on our team. If you are ready to build a career and make big moves professionally then Athens Ford is where you need to be. We are a modern dealership with an incredibly strong work ethic.

Our ideal candidate is a result-driven individual with the ability to thrive in a competitive, team-based environment. Knowledge of internet sales and customer relationship management software is a plus. We provide paid on-site training and potential for growth within the company. We prefer to promote from within.

Job Responsibilities:

• Build and foster long-term customer relationships
• Work as primary point of contact for customer base, assisting with all current and future customer purchasing needs and automotive questions
• Utilize our proven sales processes to meet monthly team and personal sales goals
• Coordinate with service and parts department, body shop, finance department, and admin office to ensure customer needs are met
• Achieve and maintain sales certifications, including working knowledge of Ford, finance, lease and insurance programs
• Assist in maintenance of customer database
• Use CRM tool to follow up with current, prospective and past customers to ensure positive experience
• Identify and work to improve upon areas of opportunity

Job Requirements:

• Strong work ethic and professional appearance
• Upbeat, friendly demeanor and positive attitude
• Goal oriented personality with a desire to succeed
• Understanding of basic phone and email etiquette
• Valid driver’s license with a good record
• Must be able to work a schedule of Monday - Saturday with a scheduled day off per week

About Athens Ford:

• This position is eligible for a full benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance and matching 401k!
• Paid Vacation
• On the job paid training
• Lots of opportunity for growth. We prefer to promote from within.
• Employee appreciation meals, monthly meetings and prizes
• Employee pricing on service, parts and vehicle purchases.
• We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Drug test and background check required.

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Paid Training:

• Yes

Management:

• Store Manager
• Assistant Manager

Work Remotely

• No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Achievement-oriented -- enjoys taking on challenges, even if they might fail
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $200,000