- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Department
- Sales
- Experience
- 18+ years
- Source
- Paylocity
Description
Description
About the Position
Jeep of Chicago is looking for a motivated, professional, and customer-focused Automotive Salesperson to join our sales team. The ideal candidate is energetic, confident, goal-oriented, and passionate about helping customers find the right vehicle.
As a Salesperson, you will work directly with customers throughout the vehicle-buying process—from the initial greeting and product presentation to the test drive, negotiation, and delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Greet and assist customers in a professional and friendly manner.
- Build strong relationships with customers and provide an exceptional buying experience.
- Learn and confidently explain Jeep and other dealership vehicle features, options, and benefits.
- Conduct vehicle demonstrations and test drives.
- Identify customer needs and recommend vehicles that fit their lifestyle and budget.
- Respond promptly to internet, phone, and walk-in leads.
- Follow up with prospective and previous customers to generate sales opportunities.
- Maintain accurate customer information and sales activity in the dealership's CRM system.
- Work with sales managers and finance personnel to complete vehicle transactions.
- Stay informed about current inventory, pricing, incentives, and manufacturer programs.
- Meet or exceed monthly sales and customer satisfaction goals.
- Maintain a professional appearance and positive attitude.
- Follow all dealership policies and applicable laws and regulations.
Qualifications
- Previous automotive sales experience is preferred but not required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong customer-service mindset.
- Self-motivated and comfortable working toward sales goals.
- Ability to listen to customers and understand their needs.
- Professional, dependable, and enthusiastic.
- Basic computer and smartphone skills.
- Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
What We Offer
- Competitive commission and compensation opportunities.
- Sales training and ongoing professional development.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Supportive dealership environment.
- Employee benefits, subject to eligibility.
- Opportunity to represent a well-known automotive brand and work with a wide variety of customers and vehicles.
Compensation
Competitive pay plan with commission and bonus opportunities based on sales performance.
Requirements
Job Requirements — Automotive Salesperson
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record.
- Previous automotive sales experience is preferred, but motivated candidates without experience are welcome to apply.
- Strong communication and customer-service skills.
- Professional appearance and positive attitude.
- Ability to build relationships and communicate effectively with customers.
- Strong negotiation and closing skills.
- Self-motivated, competitive, and goal-oriented.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Comfortable using computers, smartphones, email, and CRM systems.
- Ability to learn vehicle products, features, pricing, and available programs.
- Reliable attendance and punctuality.
- Willingness to work evenings, Saturdays, and other dealership business hours as required.
- Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and multiple customers at the same time.
- Must be able to pass any required employment screening in accordance with company policy and applicable law.