New Car Sales Associate

Krieger Ford - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Columbus, OH

Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers

About the position

The New Car Sales Associate at Krieger Ford is responsible for selling automobiles known for their quality and reliability. This role involves managing all sales activities, from greeting customers and performing needs analyses to negotiating sales prices and completing paperwork. The position emphasizes the importance of communication, product knowledge, and customer service, with a focus on building lasting relationships with clients.

Responsibilities

• Greets customers on the sales floor and performs a needs analysis including make, type, and features of vehicle desired.
• Explains features and demonstrates operation of vehicle in showroom or on road.
• Researches availability of models and optional equipment using computer database.
• Works with Sales and F&I Managers and negotiates sales price, including tax, trade-in allowance, license fee, and discount, and requirements for financing or lease payment of vehicle.
• Walks the lot and visually inspects inventory.
• Completes all paperwork and arranges for delivery and registration of vehicle.
• Delivers and familiarizes the customer with vehicle.
• Attends/completes required training and department meetings.
• Maintains regular and predictable attendance.

Requirements

• One year of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Sales skills and great communication skills are a must.
• Excellent customer service skills are necessary.
• Organization and thorough follow-up skills are necessary for staying in touch with the client prior to and after the sale.
• Current valid driver's license is required for all employees.
• Mathematical skills including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Opportunities for advancement