Automotive Salesperson

We are glad you chose to join the automotive industry as a valued team member at Langdale Ford. We have a long history of delivering outstanding career opportunities in Valdosta and to the South Georgia/North Florida area for sharp, motivated individuals. Our dealership is family-owned, and our loyal customer base has driven our business' success for over 62 years

As a Sales Associate, you will interact with customers to help guide them in their vehicle purchase by understanding their needs and interests, maintaining a good client database, meeting new customers, coordinating test drives, assisting with trade-in value, and negotiating vehicle costs.

What We Offer

• Health, vision, and dental benefit options
• 401K
• Hands-on, family-oriented work environment involved in the group's day-to-day functions
• Opportunity for career progression, not only through our store but also other stores within the group
• Langdale Ford will provide you with endless opportunities
• PTO and holidays off
• Work-life balance, closed on Sundays
• Paid training
• Fantastic earnings potential
• Flexible hours
• Employee Assistance Program

Responsibilities:

• Convert showroom visitors into customers by understanding their needs and interests, while matching them
• to the most appropriate vehicle
• Set monthly goals at the beginning of the month
• Understand the characteristics, capabilities and features of all inventories and provide the customer with detailed information, including comparing different competitive models
• Accompany customers on test drives and demonstrate vehicle features
• Build rapport with potential customers to improve the possibility of a sale in the future
• Maintain a customer database and communicate with them as appropriate
• Assist customers with completing the relevant paperwork required for a successful sale to be processed
• Collaborate with team members to reach sales targets and goals
• Aid with sourcing, auctions, and trades for our used vehicle inventory
• Work with management in ensuring that the lot is properly merchandised to optimize sales

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Previous automotive sales experience is a PLUS
• Professional appearance, friendly manner, and positive attitude
• Ability to be competitive while maintain the client's best interests
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Capability of learning and using Microsoft Office, accounting software, and proprietary sales program
• Passion for sales and customer satisfaction
• Valid driver's license, satisfactory background check results and clean driving record

We are an equal opportunity employer. Langdale Ford does not discriminate in employment and prohibits discrimination/harassment in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. All applicants must be able to demonstrate the ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, and satisfactory driving record (MVR).

Langdale Ford complies with all regulations set forth by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Due to these regulations Langdale Ford enforces enhanced security processes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45, $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Valdosta, GA 31601: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person