A Car or Vehicle Sales Representative develops buyers by maintaining rapport with previous customers, suggesting trade-ins, customer prospecting, greeting drop-ins, responding to inquiries, recommending sales campaigns and promotions, and explaining warranties and services. Demonstrates vehicles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, features, and product testing. Understands vehicles by studying characteristics, capabilities, and features, comparing and contrasting competitive models, and inspecting vehicles.
Associate About Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands. At Philpott Hyundai, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc. Compensation (Draw / Commission): Performance-based earnings range: $50,000 - 125,000+ / year Job Description As an Automotive Sales Associate, you will play a key role in assisting customers with their vehicle purchase, providing information about available models, and ensuring a positive buying experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Proactively generate traffic to the dealership through personal outreach, referrals, social media engagement, internet leads, and walk-in opportunities. Greet and assist customers in a friendly, professional manner while identifying their needs and recommending the best vehicle options. Conduct engaging test drives to demonstrate key features, performance, and value. Stay current on all vehicle models, trims, features, incentives, and pricing to confidently answer customer questions and guide decision-making. Guide customers through the entire sales process—including selection, trade-in evaluations, and introductory discussions on financing options—ensuring clarity and satisfaction. Partner with the Finance & Insurance (F&I) team to finalize deals, present financing options, and deliver a smooth and professional closing process. Negotiate and close deals transparently while maximizing gross profit and delivering a customer-first experience. Follow up post-sale to ensure customer satisfaction and address any concerns. Build lasting relationships that lead to repeat customers and high-quality referrals. Utilize consultative selling and upselling techniques to maximize every opportunity while prioritizing customer trust. 1+ years of automotive sales experience. Proven success of meeting or exceeding sales goals in a dealership environment. Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA. All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background check, drug test, Motor Vehicle Report check, and have a valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous Hyundai experience. Compensation (Draw / Commission): Performance-based earnings range: $50,000 - 125,000+ / year Actual earnings depend on performance. High-performing sales professionals who consistently meet and exceed store and corporate goals often earn well above this range.
Schedule :
FULL TIME
Sundays Always Off Saturday Availability Required Perks & Benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off that Grows with You Sundays Always Off Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas Employee Pricing on Purchases & Leases Free & Discounted Gym Membership Options Exclusive Travel Deals on Hotels, Rentals & Airfare Career Growth in a Fortune 500 Company All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines Apply Now
