Automotive Salesperson Jobs

About Us
Sunset Ford has been in business for over 111 years, established back in 1912 by Peter S. Heutel. Today, the 4th & 5th generation Heutel Family is proud to carry on this tradition serving the St. Louis, South County & surrounding areas. We take great pride in customer service and always strive to exceed expectations. In fact, we have consistently won Ford Motor Company's highest honor, the President's Award, for excellence in customer service.
We have ALL the reasons under the SUN to work at Sunset Ford!

• Time off when needed
• Employee Discounts on Parts & Service
• Competitive Pay with multiple BONUS opportunities
• Work/Life Balance
• Employee Pricing on New & Used Cars
• Retirement 401k Immediate and Automatic Enrollment
• Opportunity to grow and advance!
• 100% Paid Health benefits for employee - Health, Dental, Vision
• Team Atmosphere
• Paid Training and Certifications

Automotive Salesperson Responsibilities

• Assist customers in the completion of their sales applications
• Assist management to increase sales by inspecting the lot’s vehicles daily, reporting any problems to management
• Greet and guide customer as they appear on the lot to proceed into the sales process
• Assist management in ensuring the lot is merchandised correctly to maximize sales
• Assist the customers to find a vehicle that meets their needs by using the current inventory information
• Enhance the sales process by demonstrating the vehicles features on the lot

Automotive Salesperson Qualifications

• Persuasive and able to overcome customer objections during the sales process
• Persistent, competitive and good work ethic
• Strong interpersonal and communications, in-person and over the phone
• Quality customer service skills and sales track record
• Focuses on the customer’s needs to enhance dealership and personal sales
• Proficient in basic business math including percentages
• Enthusiastic with high energy throughout the sales workday
• Previous retail sales experience (not just auto sales experience)
• Outgoing and friendly, especially while handling objections
• Capable of learning and using Microsoft Office, accounting software, and proprietary sales programs
• Assist in cleaning and washing vehicles

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws