Do you have a passion for developing talent, providing exceptional guest experiences, and being an innovator in the automotive industry? At Larry H. Miller Lakewood Ford, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our business and in the lives of our team members and customers every day.Compensation: $150,000- 200,000 annually (wage is based on sales volume achieved) massive opportunity for a growing market!Work Hours: Full Time work schedule.Do you have a passion for developing relationships, providing exceptional guest experiences, and being an innovator in the automotive industry? As a Fleet Sales Associate, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our business and in the lives of our team members and customers every day. We are looking for an energetic, customer-focused Fleet Sales Associate who will help us redefine the car-buying experience.The Commercial Sales Consultant is expected to build, grow and establish strong relationships with businesses, trade associations and commercial customer. Through those relationships, solicit sales opportunities and build a robust network of business prospects. The goal is to "earn a customer for life" by maintaining a positive long-term relationship based on trust and exceptional customer service.
Demonstrates a positive, proactive image of the dealership to othersMaintains and builds relationships with prospects and customers through regular contacts at their place of business, supplemented with other communications.Accurately calculates costs of delivering products and services to customers. Writes specs, proposals and Buyer Orders. Fully explains them to buyers.Answers all questions and provides complete information to customers.Works with various upfitters and suppliers to accurately "spec" vehicles and related costs. Works with upfitters and suppliers to meet delivery dates.Ensures the inspection of a product, service, or proposal occurs before deliveryObtains referralsDevelops an ever-expanding base of suppliers and upfittersWorks with management to marker commercial vehicles in a variety of waysKeeps up to date prospect and customer data in the CRM system, including past and future contacts. This includes customer communications, proposals, sales opportunities, deliveries and related follow-up activitiesSets and keeps appointments in a timely mannerEstablishes short and long-term performance goalsPlans and prioritizes daily work activitiesAnalyzes and summarizes data at the end of each day, week and monthReports objectives, activities, analyzes status reports to management as requestedReads and understands technical material to stay current and conversant on commercial vehicles, dealership products, specials and incentives. Meets factory training requirements.Display a thorough understanding of products and services, and their features and benefits.Effectively explain warranties and other technical information to customersResearches appropriate vehicle solutions and specifications from reliable sourcesDisplays realistic understanding of competitor's vehicles, services and warrantiesWorks with management to maintain a proper mix of vehiclesMust be at least eighteen years of ageMust have a valid Drivers LicenseMust be able to pass pre employment screens (background and drug)
Company Benefits:Pay and Recognition:
Semi-monthly PayPaid holidays & paid time offPaid trainingStock Awards(select management and front-line team member's eligible
Insurance / Retirement:
Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plansUp to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave)Paid Parental LeaveHealth savingsFlex spending accounts (tax free)Short-term and Long-term disability plansLife Insurance (Whole Life and Term)401k with company match
Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development:
Digital career path tool to assist with career developmentContinuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System
Professional growth and development opportunities Additional advantages:
Student loan relief resourcesEmployee assistance programEmployee discounts on parts and service repairsScholarship awardsOpportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hoursAggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities
Applications will be accepted and candidates evaluated on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.INDSALES