Now Hiring - Retail Sales Sales Professional in Athens, GA

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

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay
• Commission pay

COVID-19 considerations:
Our employees wear masks, practice social distancing and our facilities our sanitized multiple times each day. The safety of customers and staff is priority.

Work Location: In person