Automotive Sales Consultant - Atlantic Auto Group

Job Description

GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR INEXPERIENCED OR SEASONED MOTIVATED SALESPEOPLE!

Come join our winning team.  

Be a part of something new and big! One of Long Island's Top Automotive Groups is hiring Auto Sales Consultants immediately! This position provides a guaranteed base salary with easy-to-achieve bonuses. 

The Basics -

This position answers incoming phone calls and test-driving vehicles with our customers. We are well known for being one of the highest producers in the USA and having many long-term employees. This is a place you can call home. We are founded on the principle of giving great service to our customers and improving the lives of our customers and employees through great leadership, a culture of service, and a love of learning.

Essential Duties -

Communicate effectively with our customers via phone, internet, or text. Check email frequently and respond to customer inquiries immediately. Learn and follow our process. Set appointments for our customers to meet our employees and test drive vehicles. Study, learn, and maintain knowledge of the vehicles we sell (We will train you!). Learn and thoroughly understand dealership policies, products, and procedures. Learn and constantly understand manufacturer incentives and programs. Test Drive vehicles in our inventory with our customers. Work with Sales Managers and Customers throughout the car buying and negotiation process. Establish personal goals that are consistent with the productivity requirements of the dealership. Maintain a professional appearance.

Qualifications -

• Language Skills Ability: Read, write, and understand short correspondence with our Management and employees. Read and interpret safety rules, guidelines, and general business operating instructions as outlined by the dealership. Read, type and understand proper grammar in written/typed communication.
• Mathematical Skills Ability: Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide so that you can understand, interpret, and communicate Vehicle Pricing and Manufacturer Incentive Programs. Calculate discounts, figures, and required pricing as outlined by the manufacturers.
• Reasoning Ability: Apply a common sense understanding of carrying out instructions furnished verbally, in writing, or via electronic communication. Solve practical problems and come up with solutions to the simple challenges that occur in life. You must have and maintain a great attitude to be successful in this position.

Compensation -

This position offers a guaranteed salary while you train and bonuses based on work completed. Our salespeople can earn between $65,000 and $124,000 in their first year. We pay you while you learn and focus on helping you maximize your earning potential.

Certifications -

Must have and maintain a NY State Driver’s License in good standing. You will have to pass and then maintain Manufacturer Certification. (We will help you achieve this).

We are seeking sales professionals with proven track records to join our highly successful sales teams. There are also opportunities to become our future General Managers, Sales Managers, and Finance Managers!

We offer:

• Aggressive commission and bonus plans
• Paid training for qualified candidates with some customer-facing experience (retail, customer service, food service, etc.)
• The opportunity to earn  $65K - $125K within the first year
• Health, Dental, and Vision benefit package
• 401(k) package

Candidates must be able to pass a drug test, background check, and license/motor vehicle record check.

Responsibilities

• Helps customers with vehicle selection and promotes model options and features, value-add products and services, and purchase and finance options following dealership policies
• Conducts vehicle test drives and ensures all speed limits and all other rules of the road are followed
• Negotiates sale closure in a clear, concise, and highly ethical fashion
• Helps facilitate delivery by providing a clear explanation of vehicle and features operation, warranty, and servicing requirements
• Maintains accurate sales documentation
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all vehicles, accessories, financing options, and promotions
• Attends all staff meetings, training, and educational classes as required
• Helps educate/train new staff members
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Sick Leave
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Competitive Pay Plans
• Employee Discount purchase program 
• Employee Assistance programs
• Employee Referral Program

Company Description

WHY WORK FOR THE ATLANTIC AUTO GROUP?

The Atlantic Automotive Group provides the best opportunity for any Long Islander who wants to launch a career in the auto industry. Atlantic has locations all over Long Island. Atlantic brands include Genesis, Hyundai, Honda, Toyota, Kia, Chevrolet & Cadillac.   

With over 1200 employees, Atlantic is clearly one of the major employers in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.  As Atlantic continues to add new locations, finding new employees is a major priority. 

The group firmly believes in cultivating talent from within, seeking out talented employees who can become Atlantic’s future managers. Factory training is offered to qualified employees seeking certification in sales, service, or parts. Each Atlantic location is like a small city that requires dedicated workers of varying skills and experience levels. 

Atlantic is renowned for offering new opportunities to people with some automotive experience, ambitious workers with skills from other businesses, veterans who have served their country, both men and women, and/or to people of all backgrounds, ages, races, and nationalities. 

WE WELCOME VETERANS

We believe in the abilities of our military, and we’re actively recruiting them to the Atlantic Auto Group team. Hiring a veteran can be one of the best decisions a company can make. Military veterans are quick learners and they're team players. They are leaders with discipline, training, and a passion for service. We’re actively recruiting veterans, transitioning military, service members, and their families to bring these attributes to  Atlantic and to help us build a better business. 

OUR BENEFITS 

We currently offer discounted vehicle purchases to all employees and medical, dental, and vision, paid time off & sick leave as well as 401k benefits to our full-time employees who’ve met their eligibility requirements. With competitive pay plans, a 401k program, and Atlantic’s commitment to customer service, it’s no surprise that the Atlantic Auto Group is the eighth largest privately-owned car dealership group in the country.

We want to hire only the best, so all applicants must successfully pass a drug and background check and have a clean and valid NY State License.  

Schedule 5 Day Workweek (40 hours) Incl Weekends

Schedule 5 Day (40 Hour) Workweek.  Must be able to work 4 weekdays and 1 weekend.