Automotive Sales Associate - Full-time

pspan style="font-size: 12pt;"span style="background-color: white;"span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Berglund Automotive is a well-established and reputable automotive group with 10 locations, representing 20 different automotive brands throughout Southwest and Central Virginia. Dedicated to providing exceptional vehicles and service to our valued customers, we are looking for talented sales associates to join our expanding dealership network to contribute to our continued success./span/span/span/span/span/p pspan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"strongspan style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Job Summary:/span/span/strong/span/span/p pspan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"As a Sales Associate at Midpoint Chevrolet, you will be responsible for helping customers find the perfect vehicle that suits their needs, guiding them through the sales process, and providing an exceptional buying experience./span/span/span/span/p pspan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"strongspan style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Benefits:/span/span/strong/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Hourly + commission + bonus pay plan. /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Career advancement opportunities./span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Ongoing training and professional development./span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Health, dental, vision, life, and disability benefits. /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"401(k) retirement plan./span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Paid time off after 90 days./span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Paid holidays./span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Closed on Sundays./span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Employee discounts on vehicle purchases and service./span/span/span/span/li /ul pspan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"strongspan style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Key Responsibilities:/span/span/strong/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Welcome and assist customers as they arrive at the dealership./span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Engage with customers to understand their vehicle preferences and budget./span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Conduct test drives to showcase vehicle features and benefits./span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Effectively communicate pricing options, incentives, and financing terms./span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Collaborate with the sales team to meet and exceed sales targets./span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Maintain a thorough understanding of current inventory, pricing, and dealership promotions./span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Contact potential customers by phone, email, and other channels to generate business./span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Follow up with customers to ensure satisfaction with purchase and to build lasting relationships./span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Stay current on industry trends and product knowledge to provide expert advice./span/span/span/span/li /ul pspan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"strongspan style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Qualifications:/span/span/strong/span/span/p ul lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Previous experience in automotive sales or customer service is preferred but not required./span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills./span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Strong negotiation skills. /span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Self-motivated with a passion for providing excellent customer service./span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment./span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Basic computer literacy and familiarity with CRM software is a plus./span/span/span/span/li lispan style="font-size: 11pt;"span style="font-family: Calibri,sans-serif;"span style="font-size: 11.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Valid driver's license and a clean driving record/span/span/span/span/li /ul pspan style="font-size: 12pt;"span style="background-color: white;"span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif;"emspan style="font-size: 10.5pt;"span style="font-family: 'Garamond',serif;"Berglund Automotive is an equal opportunity employer, and we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply./span/span/em/span/span/span/p