Internet Sales Consultant Job Details Job Location Midlands Honda - Columbia, SC **Midlands Honda**, a Hudson Automotive Company, is now hiring an **Internet Sales Consultant**.

If so, we want to speak with you.

**Prior automotive experience is not a requirement. We have an exceptional training program for our associates. Prior retail sales or hospitality experience translate well for this role.**

Every employee with Hudson Automotive is essential to our success. Our rapid growth and fast-paced environment make this an awesome place to work. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated.

**Core Values**

* **We** believe people are the key to our success.

* **We** are all responsible for the reputation and prosperity of the company and each other.

* **We** build trusting and lasting relationships.

* **We** humbly strive to improve and win.

**What we offer**

* **Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance**

* **Life Insurance**

* **401k**

* **Paid Vacation/Holidays**

* **Paid Training**

* **Employee development through training and advancement opportunities**

* **Employee discounts on products & services**

* **Balanced work schedule**

**What youll do**

* Responds to Internet leads and ensures that the dealership actualizes its maximum profit potential on Internet sales.

* Communicates effectively with Internet customers and prospects according to their preferred method of communication, whether by phone, by e-mail, or in person.

* Has thorough knowledge of all dealership products and services.

* Satisfies the transportation needs of Internet-generated customers.

* Sells/leases and delivers a minimum of _____ units per month.

* Directs customers to product information resources, including those available on the Internet.

* Assists customers in selecting a vehicle.

* Understands the psychology of Internet customers and works with them accordingly to draw them into the store for proper vehicle demonstration and to close the transaction.

* Checks e-mail frequently and responds to inquiries immediately. Delivers messages intended for other departments promptly. Notifies customers that their messages have been forwarded to the appropriate personnel for prompt attention.

* Handles all Internet sales inquiries personally.

* Coordinates Internet promotions with other dealership sales promotions and advertising.

* Ensures that the Web site address is prominently displayed throughout the dealership, e.g., on business cards, flyers, pens, and all dealership advertising.

* Researches auto-buying services on the Internet and acts as liaison with any services the dealership uses to promote its site or advertise.

* Works with webmaster to update the Web site frequently to attract new and repeat visitors.

* Takes photos of dealership inventory for use on the dealership site.

* Maintains an ongoing customer database to capture repeat business.

* Knows and understands the federal, state, and local laws which govern retail automobile sales.

* Establishes personal income goals that are consistent with dealership standards of productivity, and devises a strategy to meet those goals.

* Keeps abreast of new products, features, accessories, etc., and their benefits to customers.

* Attends product and sales training as requested by sales manager.

* Schedules first service appointment.

* Attends sales meetings.

* Maintains professional appearance.

Hudson Automotive is a third-generation, family-owned and operated business proudly serving customers with all their automotive needs. Founded in 1948, Hudson Automotive has grown from a single location in Providence, KY to a multistate, multi-franchise organization with 32 dealerships and more than 2,600 employees throughout South Carolina, Georgia, North Carolina, Ohio, Louisiana, Kentucky and Tennessee.

Our dealerships have been repeatedly recognized for outstanding customer service and have received Toyotas President's Award, Nissans Global Award, Fords President's Award and the Honda Presidents Award for their dedication to excellence. In 2019, Hudson Automotive was voted Best Places to Work in South Carolina.

*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.*