New Vehicle Sales Representative

Shaheen Chevrolet of Lansing is seeking a motivated Sales Consultant to deliver the ultimate automotive experience!

We boast a family-friendly, energetic, diverse and fast-paced culture in which teamwork and ingenuity thrive. 

We strive to create an environment that is entrepreneurial, nurtures personal development, team-focused and builds into your unique talents.

Owner and team member passion and commitment to excellence have helped make Shaheen Chevrolet of Lansing a leader in the automotive industry.

It's why Shaheen Chevrolet of Lansing stands out as a local leader. It's why people want to work and partner with us, and why guests return time and again for all of their sales and service needs. 

Above all else, it makes Shaheen Chevrolet of Lansing, a family-owned company, one that can attribute its success to its products, clients and most importantly, its team members.

What We Offer:

• Very lucrative pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits as well as Disability & Life Insurance - no long wait to enroll!
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Paid time off - vacations & sick
• Employee Pricing on Vehicle Purchases, parts, services, etc. 
• Family Owned and Operated
• Centrally Located

Qualifications:

• Experience in Sales/Leasing/Customer Service/Retail a plus
• Exemplary Customer Service & Communication Skills
• Professional, well groomed appearance
• Pre-employment Background Check & Drug Screen Submission

SUMMARY

Sells new vehicles at dealership gross profit, volume, and customer satisfaction standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Satisfies the transportation needs of new-vehicle purchasers.

Sells and delivers a minimum of 13 units per month or maintains a three month average of 13 units per month.

Maintains a personal CSI score equal to or exceeding the regional score.

Approaches, greets, and offers assistance or direction to any customer who enters the dealership showroom or sales lot.

Assists customers in selecting a vehicle by asking questions and listening carefully to their responses.

Explains fully product performance, application, and benefits to prospects.

Describes all optional equipment available for customer purchase.

Offers test drives to all prospects. Follows dealership procedure to obtain proper identification from customer prior to test drive.

Utilizes dealership sales control and follow-up system.

Exhibits high level of commitment to customer satisfaction.

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

Reads, understands, and maintains complete compliance with all General Motors Employee, Supplier, and Dealership Employee Vehicle Purchase Programs as periodically updated by General Motors. These guidelines can be accessed at GM-Dealerworld.com in the Incentive Manual.

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

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

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

Knows and understands equity and values, and is able to explain depreciation to the customer.

Ensures that the sales manager has an opportunity to meet each customer.

Turns 100 percent of closed deals to finance and insurance manager, along with properly completed paperwork (insurance information, trade title, etc.).

Writes complete sales orders and process paperwork in accordance with established dealership policies.

Prepares sold vehicles for customer delivery prior to customer arrival.

Delivers vehicles to customers, ensuring that the customer understands the vehicle's operating features, warranty, and paperwork.

Introduces customers to service department personnel to emphasize to them the quality and efficiency of service repairs and maintenance available in the dealership's service department.

Schedules first service appointment.

Follows up on all post delivery items, tag/title work, "we-owes", and special requests to be sure that all customer expectations are met.

Maintains an owner follow-up system that encourages repeat and referral business and contributes to customer satisfaction.

Maintains a prospect development system.

Reviews and analyzes actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively.

Attends sales meetings.

Maintains professional appearance.

MARGINAL DUTIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Manufacturer Training

Valid Driver's License

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 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 the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.