Automotive Sales Associate

Piazza Honda of Springfieldis looking for aSales Associateto add to our high performing team. All qualified candidates must possess excellent customer service and communication skills. Company paid Dental, Vision, Short-term and Life Insurance coverage for our full-time employees! Employee Assistance Program (EAP) network available for our full-time employees and their dependents. BENEFITS: • Medical coverage, including a HSA option available • Voluntary insurance coverage such as Short/Long Term Disability, Life, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity & Accident Plans available • Competitive Pay Plan • 401(K) Plan with Company match after 6 months • Paid Vacation & Holidays • Five-Day work week (Closed Sundays) DAY-TO-DAY RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE SALES ASSOCIATE (include but are not limited to): • Sells automobiles by understanding and demonstrating characteristics, capabilities, and features; developing, and qualifying buyers; closing sales. • Understands automobiles by studying characteristics, capabilities, and features; comparing and contrasting competitive models; inspecting automobiles • Develops buyers by maintaining rapport with previous customers; suggesting trade-ins; meeting prospects at community activities; greeting drop-ins; responding to inquiries; recommending sales campaigns and promotions • Qualifies buyers by understanding buyer's requirements and interests; matching requirements and interests to various models; building rapport • Demonstrates automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features; taking drives; explaining warranties and services • Closes sales by overcoming objections; asking for sales; negotiating price; completing sales or purchase contracts; explaining provisions; explaining and offering warranties, services, and financing; collects payment; delivers automobile • Provides sales management information by completing reports • Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications • Enhances dealership reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THE SALES ASSOCIATE ROLE: • Self-Motivated • Team Player • Customer service skills • Organization & Time Management Skills • Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment • CDK experience A valid State Driver’s License and ability to pass a pre-employment criminal background check are required for employment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Employee discount • Health insurance • Health savings account • Life insurance • Paid time off • Paid training • Vision insurance Work Location: In person