Job Description

Could you use $4K each month for 3 months straight? Did you think about going into sales in 2023, but never applied? Were you concerned because you've never sold cars before and didn't want to take a pay cut while you train? Wouldn't you LOVE to get the right training, become a competitive Sales Consultant, and get paid while you “learn the ropes”? Great!!!! It's officially February 2024 and Southern Auto Group would LOVE nothing more than to add you to our family!

Southern Auto Group is growing again! We are looking for Sales Consultants WITH or WITHOUT experience!!! We pride ourselves on being educated in vehicle selection, performance, accessories, and more! For this reason, we are offering a $4K training salary each month for the FIRST 3 months that you are with our outstanding sales team!!! Not sure if this is for you? If you have done any of the following:

Mobile Phone Sales
Call Center/Cold Call Sales
Restaurant (Front or Back of the House)
Hotel/Hospitality
Insurance Sales

SOUTHERN AUTO GROUP WANTS YOU TO BE A PART OF OUR TEAM!!!

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and previous sales experience in any industry is a plus! Having excellent customer service skills, a confident and outgoing personality, and great communication skills is a great start as well. Now, add to that a professional appearance and you are what we are looking for! Candidates must be self-motivated with a strong sales aptitude and a willingness to continuously network to sell a minimum number of vehicles on an ongoing basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Help customers with vehicle selection and promotes model options and features, value-added products and services, and purchase and finance options following dealership policies
Conducts vehicle test drives and ensures all speed limits and all other rules of the road are followed
Negotiates sale closure in a clear, concise, and highly ethical fashion
Helps facilitate delivery by providing a clear explanation of vehicle and feature operations, warranty, and servicing requirements
Maintains accurate sales documentation
Maintains up-to-date knowledge of all vehicles, accessories, financing options, and promotions
Attends all staff meetings, trainings, and educational classes as required
Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or GED preferred
Verifiable sales performance (any industry)
Demonstrated ability to close sales
Negotiation expertise
Strong computer/internet, mobile/Smartphone, and Social Media skills
Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
Excellent interpersonal skills for interacting professionally with customers, vendors, and staff
Outgoing personality and willing to work with the public on a daily basis
Neat, clean, and professional appearance
Able to achieve goals with limited direct supervision
Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is an in-person position and attendance is required to maintain employment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects as needed. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.

Company Description

The year was 1979 when the Southern Auto Group opened its first location in the Hampton Roads area. Today, this massive conglomerate has grown into 16 core dealerships located in Chesapeake, Newport News, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach. There are 15 new car brands that include: Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram Trucks, FIAT, Alfa Romeo, Chevrolet, Ford, Buick, GMC, Kia, Volkswagen, Nissan, Hyundai, and Acura. Plus, state-of-the-art Collision Centers, a Pre-owned Car and Truck Liquidation Outlet, and over 700 employees on its payroll.

Due to a consistent increase in business, the dealerships are always looking for qualified candidates to fill a variety of positions. In addition to the vast opportunities we have available, you will find that management encourages and promotes advancement opportunities within each dealership.

Take advantage of this opportunity to work for one of the Largest Auto Groups in Hampton Roads!

Discover more about our organization at DrivingSouthern.com. Or check out our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SouthernAutoGroup.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected characteristic.