AutoCanada Looking for Sales Associate – 417 Nissan at Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Full Time

417 Nissan is NOW HIRING outgoing, motivated Sales Representatives to work at our beautiful state-of-the-art dealership! If you are a high energy person, with a contagiously positive attitude, open availability, and a love for working with the public – we want to talk to you about a career in automotive sales! For over 100 years, the automotive industry has been a staple across North America with no plans to slow down anytime soon! So, what are you waiting? Earn your true worth in an extremely stable, innovative industry where the only person who can determine your success IS YOU!

AutoCanada Automotive Group believes that our people are our most important asset. Our primary focus is ensuring that our teammates accomplish the goals they have set for themselves, their careers, and their families. We call it the Hendrick Advantage. Taking care of our employees helps us take better care of our customers…it’s as simple as that.

Our Mission At 417 Nissan Is To Provide Our Customer, With The Best Product We Can Offer And The Best Value For Your Money. We Promise To Provide Prompt, Precise Service In a Friendly Atmosphere. We’re In The Business Of Building Business Relationships! Our Company Is Proud To Offer Full-Time Employees

• Competitive pay plans, bonus opportunities, and a motivated group of AutoCanada employees to work alongside
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Prescription insurance that can discount purchases up to 80%
• Paid holiday time for full time AutoCanada employees
• Employee Vehicle Purchase & Service programs
• Health & wellness programs for assistance with counseling, physicals, and more
• Paid professional development and the opportunity to grow your career
• The chance to be part of an exciting, growing company that operates in Canada and the United States

About The Position

The Automotive Salesperson interacts with potential customers to understand their purchase and vehicle preferences, demonstrate comfort and convenience features, facilitate test drives, and assist with the completion of the necessary paperwork required to complete the sale. Sales professionals strive to meet their monthly sales targets by following a daily work plan that focuses their attention on sales-generating activity and providing excellent customer service from initial contact to final delivery. The primary function of an Automotive Sales Representative is to make customers feel welcome and supported throughout the car-purchasing process; ensuring the customer is satisfied and will continue to use the dealership for their future maintenance and car buying needs.

RESPONSIBILITES

• Greet and assist customers entering the showroom floor, presenting a professional environment that supports automotive sales while ensuring customer satisfaction
• Answer questions about new cars, used cars, vehicle performance, applications processes and financing for the clientele acting as a ‘subject matter expert’
• Employ strong communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport when assisting potential customers with their vehicle selection and finalizing their payment terms
• Maintain an up-to-date customer database to drive current and future automotive sales for the dealership
• Present used and new cars through test drives, demonstrations, and dealership walk-throughs
• Leverage negotiation skills without compromising customer satisfaction to carry out the sales process following dealership standards and policies
• Send emails and make calls to prospective buyers in an effort to ensure that your daily calendar has the necessary amount of customer appointments to guarantee that productivity goals are being met
• Follow up with previously sold clients to earn repeat and referral business while maintaining the highest customer satisfaction standards possible, striving for perfection with each transaction
• Stay current on required dealer group and manufacturer training
• Other duties as assigned by store leadership

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older to meet insurance requirements for operating a motor vehicle
• Possession of authorized documentation required to gain employment, in addition to having a current, valid CA-issued Driver’s License
• Must submit to and adequately pass a pre-employment background and MVR screen prior to employment
• Open availability to work days, evenings, weekends, and some holidays knowing that employees are required to stay until the customer’s purchase is complete and their satisfaction ensured
• High school diploma or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree preferred
• 3+ years of experience in a customer-facing role required with experience in retail, sales, marketing, and customer service being preferred
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, which includes: standing, sitting, walking, bending, crouching, reaching, lifting, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to construct emails and messages in a professional and inviting manner
• Has the competitive spirit, drive, outgoing personality, consistency, and resilience to meet monthly sales objectives while following a daily work plan

Compensation

• PAID TRAINING for your first 3 months – Earn while you learn!
• Competitive pay plan that pays on volume – the more you sell the more you earn!
• Opportunities to earn monthly and quarterly spiffs from the dealership and from the OEM
• Yearly bonus opportunity based on overall store performance

AutoCanada is an Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov