Automotive Sales Assistant - Clay, NY

Davidson Ford of Clay is looking for a Sales Assistant to join our busy and growing Sales department! This position will help customers navigate the new technology in their vehicles, assisting them with getting it set up and answering any questions they may have. Additionally, this position will assist the salespeople in preparing both customers and vehicles for delivery.

A Sales Assistant position is great for individuals looking to get into the automotive sales world, with hands-on training to prepare you to become an automotive salesperson!

We take pride in what we do here and that includes taking care of our employees and our customers. Come join our team and see why our company has one of the highest dealership review ratings around!

Pay Range: $18 - $20/hr

After a 90 day training period, you will be eligible for an hourly plus monthly bonus pay structure, with potential income of $46,000 - $52,000/yr, as well as the potential to grow into a Sales Consultant with an income of over $100,000!

Hours: Monday - Saturday, with Sunday and an additional day during the week off.

• Provide excellent customer service.
• Assist customers with setting up and navigating the technology in their newly purchased vehicle, answering any questions they may have.
• Help assess customers’ wants and needs for their vehicles.
• Remain knowledgeable about our current products and offers.
• Keep open lines of communication with customers through call, text, and email.
• Use the various systems available to make the customer buying process as seamless as possible.
• Assist the sales team with fueling vehicles, customer deliveries, and lot maintenance.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Required Skills:

• A multi-tasker who can provide excellent customer service.
• Proficient with technology and an ability to assist others in its utilization.
• Problem solving.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer contact experience.
• Empathetic and patient personality.
• High level of comfort with product presentation and sales.
• Time management.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Must be at least 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Skills:

• Prior sales experience.
• Prior technological experience.
• Prior customer service experience.
• Previous automotive experience.

Benefits and Growth Opportunities:

• Discounts on service, parts, and vehicles!
• Sick Leave accrued every week.
• We offer great benefits including Excellus medical insurance, Guardian dental insurance, and Davis vision insurance.
• We offer a reimbursement for qualifying out of pocket costs.
• We offer supplemental insurance through Aflac including: Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident and Critical Illness.
• We offer both Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with an employer match.
• We offer paid holidays.
• We offer advancement opportunities within a large organization.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
• We have an Employee Assistance Program, available to our employees and their immediate family members free of charge!