Automotive Sales Associate / Product Specialist

Career Summary

Are you a positive and ambitious professional with a passion for solving problems? As a member of the Ames Ford Lincoln team, you will learn valuable lifelong skills as a professional sales consultant in a fast-paced and exciting environment where your hard work is rewarded. Whether you are a seasoned sales professional or seeking your very first role in sales, you will find no better program to further develop your craft and build lasting relationships. We want you to be part of our growing team and positive culture. The automotive industry continues to evolve and needs dedicated people like you to carry the torch. Ames Ford Lincoln is one of our nation's largest performance dealers and best-selling automotive retailers across Iowa. We offer a balanced work schedule and opportunity for advancement for those seeking a long term career path. Our management team offers hands on and online training to ensure your success. We look forward to hearing about your unique skillset and future aspirations.

If you have any experience in the following roles we highly encourage you to apply:

• Customer Service 
• Call Centers 
• Hotels & Restaurants 
• Retail Sales
• IT or Engineering
• Construction or Trade
• Entrepreneurship
• Agricultural 

Benefits 

• Medical and Dental
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance 
• 401K Plan
• Paid Training 
• Employee discounts on products and services 

Responsibilities

• Build relationships & create customers for life. Assist them in selecting a vehicle by asking questions and listening carefully to their responses.
• Bring your ‘A game’ & positive attitude with you every day
• Be the vehicle expert. Know the in’s & the out’s of product offerings, optional packages & latest technology
• Perform high-quality and professional demonstrations of new/used vehicles.
• Follow-up with buyers to ensure referral business.
• Learn to overcome objections and thrive in sales situations
• Direct report to the Sales Manager regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews, and analyses.

Qualifications

• A reliable and positive character
• Available to work flexible hours
• Confidence in speaking with others
• Ready to hit the ground running on learning new product in’s & out’s
• Fantastic written and verbal communication skills 
• Professional, well-groomed personal appearance.
• Clean driving record
• Willing to submit to a pre-employment background check & drug screen

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status. We are committed to providing a safe, drug-free work environment. Applicants must be willing to submit to a pre-employment background check and drug test. Interested candidates must possess a valid driver's license and have a satisfactory driving record.