Now Hiring - Retail Sales Volkswagen Sales/Client Advisor in Sacramento, CA

Sales Client Advisor

Qualifications

• Driver’s License
• Clean DMV

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Other:

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Professional personal appearance.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills.
• Ability to meet company’s production and quality standards.
• Basic Technology Skills (Email, Microsoft Office, Mobile Device etc.)

Physical Requirements (Surroundings)

• Spend time outdoors in the weather and elements.
• Spend time indoors in air-conditioned areas.
• Sitting on a regular basis.
• Standing on a regular basis.
• Walking on a regular basis.
• Bending, twisting and/or stooping infrequently.
• Kneeling and/or squatting infrequently.
• Lifting 25 lbs. to 50 lbs.
• Infrequently reaching and/or lifting overhead.
• Infrequently climbing stairs.
• Repetitive hand/finger movement on a regular basis.
• Grasping/grabbing with hands infrequently.
• Pushing and pulling.

General Expectations

• Devote himself/herself to ensuring satisfaction to customers.
• Determine management, production and quality requirements by asking questions and listening.
• Attend company meetings as required.
• Maintain a follow-up system that encourages follow through with assigned projects. This includes designated CRM Process.
• Establish personal performance goals that are consistent with company standards of productivity and devise a strategy to meet those goals.
• Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively.
• Understand the terminology of the business and keep abreast of technology changes in products and services.
• Know and understand the federal, state and local requirements which govern the company's business.
• Follow lawful directions from supervisors.
• Understand and follow work rules and procedures.
• Participate in performance management.
• Interact well with others and be a positive influence on employee morale.
• Uphold the company's non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements.
• Work evening, weekend and holiday work hours as required.

Job-Specific Expectations

• Coordinates with the sales manager to set and meet new and used sales quotas. Meet the profit margin goals for vehicle sales.
• Introduces customers to parts, service, F&I, and general merchandise departments.
• Utilizes floor time effectively in meeting the customer’s needs and soliciting sales.
• Consistently uses established procedures, such as tagging and proper storage, to provide for fast and effective handling of warranty items.
• Makes sure that customers are aware of the features and benefits on all products.
• Consistently uses established procedures to complete all paperwork correctly and on time.
• Effectively uses the computerized inventory control system, keeping it current and meeting net profit goals.
• Actively develops prospects.
• Demonstrates to the customer the advantages of products compared to other brands.
• With all new and used vehicles sales, effectively cross sells accessories, additional parts, F&I products, service contracts, warranties, etc.
• Is polite and friendly and greets customers promptly.
• Consistently follows the outlined sales process.
• Verifies that customers are qualified for their wants, needs, and ability to buy.
• Deals with customer complaints in a sensible manner by showing empathy and a pleasant attitude to show our commitment to excellent customer service and to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Maintains professional appearance.
• Ensures that customers receive consistent treatment by always following the documented procedures.
• Conducts telephone transactions courteously and promptly.
• Utilizes the delivery of any new or used vehicle to create an event that will facilitate customer loyalty to the dealership.
• Utilizes a consistent quotation process for purchases, trade-ins, and vehicle sales.
• Performs pre-delivery inspection and road test before delivery to customer.
• Attends pertinent trainings and stays current with sales department concerns and sales techniques.
• Satisfies the transportation needs of vehicle purchasers.
• Sells/leases and delivers a minimum of 9 units per month.
• Approaches, greets, and offers assistance or direction to any customer who enters the dealership showroom or sales lot.
• Assists customers in selecting a vehicle by asking questions and listening carefully to their responses.
• Explains fully product performance, application, and benefits to prospects.
• Describes all optional equipment available for customer purchase.
• Offers test drives to all prospects. Follows dealership procedure to obtain proper identification from customer prior to test drive.
• Utilizes dealership sales control and follow-up system.
• Exhibits high level of commitment to customer satisfaction.
• Knows and understands the federal, state, and local laws which govern retail automobile sales.
• Establishes personal income goals that are consistent with dealership standards of productivity, and devises a strategy to meet those goals. Attends product and sales training courses as requested by sales manager.
• Attends sales meetings.
• Keeps abreast of new products, features, accessories, etc., and their benefits to customers. Knows and understands equity and values, and is able to explain depreciation to the customer.
• Ensures that the sales manager has an opportunity to meet each customer.
• Turns 100 percent of closed deals to business and insurance manager, along with properly completed paperwork (insurance information, trade title, etc.).
• Writes complete sales orders and processes paperwork in accordance with established dealership policies.
• Prepares sold vehicles for customer delivery prior to customer arrival.
• Delivers vehicles to customers, ensuring that the customer understands the vehicle's operating features, warranty, and paperwork. Introduces customers to service department personnel to emphasize to them the quality and efficiency of service repairs and maintenance available in the dealership's service department.
• Schedules first service appointment.
• Follows up on all post-delivery items, tag/title work, 'we-owes', and special requests to be sure that all customer expectations are met.
• Maintains an owner follow-up system that encourages repeat and referral business and contributes to customer satisfaction.
• Maintains a prospect development system.
• Reviews and analyzes actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively.
• Documents ALL communication with customers in CRM.
• Completes additional tasks and projects as directed.

Disclaimer and Approvals:

This document is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. This information is current at the time of publication. Responsibilities may include other duties as assigned and may be amended at the discretion of The Niello Company with or without notice.

Equal Employment Opportunity with the Niello Company:

The Niello Company is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), sex and gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision-making, gender identity and gender expression (including transgender individuals who are transitioning, have transitioned, or are perceived to be transitioning to the gender with which they identify), age (40 and over), sexual orientation, military and veteran status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other consideration protected by federal, state or local law. We support an inclusive workplace where team members excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.

At-Will Employment:

Employment at The Niello Company is at-will, and therefore, can be terminated, with or without cause, at any time, at the option of the employee or Company. This at-will employment relationship will remain in effect throughout an employee’s employment and may not be modified by any oral or implied agreement. Specifically, this job description is not a contract of employment and does not create any contractual rights of any kind between the Company and its employees and does not modify the at-will status of any employee hired via this job posting.

Compensation Range by Position:

The expected pay for this position is $15.50 per hour plus bonus up to $16,500.00 per month and may vary based on factors such as location, skills, and relevant experience. Some positions may include additional compensation in the form of bonuses or commissions.

Benefits:

The Niello Company is proud to offer a competitive Benefits package, including Medical, Dental, & Vision plans, to all Full-time Team Members as well as Part-time Team Members who are deemed eligible based on a minimum hours requirement. In addition, TNC offers access to other Benefits such as a Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, 401(k), and an employee discount program. In addition, eligible employees also enjoy paid time off benefits that vary based on position.