Sales Consultant
Mercedesbenzofmarin, Wilsonville, OR, United States
Sales Consultant
The Sales Consultant is the driving force behind a dealership's sales success. You'll build relationships with customers, understand their needs, and present vehicles that perfectly match their lifestyle and budget. Your charisma, product knowledge, and negotiation skills will be key to closing deals and exceeding sales targets.
Responsibilities
Welcome guests, build rapport, and conduct thoughtful needs assessments
Present vehicles with clarity, aligning features, performance, and technology to guest priorities
Facilitate test drives and confidently demonstrate vehicle operation
Guide guests through pricing, trade-in, and financing conversations with transparency
Secure purchase agreements and deliver a seamless buying experience
Maintain accurate customer records and follow‑up activity in the CRM
Build long‑term relationships through post‑sale follow‑up and repeat business
Stay current on inventory, product updates, market trends, and competitor offerings
Support dealership initiatives, events, and vehicle presentation standards
Uphold Mercedes‑Benz brand standards, dealership policies, and professional conduct
Qualifications
No prior automotive experience is required! Related Fields: real estate, high‑end retail, airline, hotel, restaurant, mortgage lending, hospitality
Demonstrates a high “HQ” (Hospitality Quotient) consisting of kindness & optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self‑awareness, and integrity.
Minimum of one year of experience in automotive sales or comparable sales experience.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
A passion for the automotive industry and a genuine desire to help customers.
Excellent product knowledge and the ability to learn about new vehicle features quickly.
Self‑motivated, with a drive to succeed and achieve sales targets.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Physical Requirements
Standing and Walking: Consultants often spend significant time on their feet, walking around the dealership, assisting customers, and demonstrating vehicles.
Sitting: There may be periods of sitting, such as during customer meetings or paperwork.
Reaching and Bending: Consultants may need to reach into vehicles to demonstrate features or retrieve items.
Lifting: Occasionally, there might be a need to lift or move documents, brochures, or other materials.
Benefits of Working at Swickard
Career Path –
Swickard isn’t just a J-O-B. You’ll learn and grow into different roles and be able to take on new leadership responsibilities.
Ongoing training and support
Opportunities for continued personal and professional growth.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company.
Competitive Benefits Package
Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance
Optional disability coverage
401k plan
Paid Holidays
PTO
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Responsibilities
Welcome guests, build rapport, and conduct thoughtful needs assessments
Present vehicles with clarity, aligning features, performance, and technology to guest priorities
Facilitate test drives and confidently demonstrate vehicle operation
Guide guests through pricing, trade-in, and financing conversations with transparency
Secure purchase agreements and deliver a seamless buying experience
Maintain accurate customer records and follow‑up activity in the CRM
Build long‑term relationships through post‑sale follow‑up and repeat business
Stay current on inventory, product updates, market trends, and competitor offerings
Support dealership initiatives, events, and vehicle presentation standards
Uphold Mercedes‑Benz brand standards, dealership policies, and professional conduct
Qualifications
No prior automotive experience is required! Related Fields: real estate, high‑end retail, airline, hotel, restaurant, mortgage lending, hospitality
Demonstrates a high “HQ” (Hospitality Quotient) consisting of kindness & optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self‑awareness, and integrity.
Minimum of one year of experience in automotive sales or comparable sales experience.
Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
A passion for the automotive industry and a genuine desire to help customers.
Excellent product knowledge and the ability to learn about new vehicle features quickly.
Self‑motivated, with a drive to succeed and achieve sales targets.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
Physical Requirements
Standing and Walking: Consultants often spend significant time on their feet, walking around the dealership, assisting customers, and demonstrating vehicles.
Sitting: There may be periods of sitting, such as during customer meetings or paperwork.
Reaching and Bending: Consultants may need to reach into vehicles to demonstrate features or retrieve items.
Lifting: Occasionally, there might be a need to lift or move documents, brochures, or other materials.
Benefits of Working at Swickard
Career Path –
Swickard isn’t just a J-O-B. You’ll learn and grow into different roles and be able to take on new leadership responsibilities.
Ongoing training and support
Opportunities for continued personal and professional growth.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity and inclusion at our company.
Competitive Benefits Package
Insurance: medical, dental, vision, life and pet insurance
Optional disability coverage
401k plan
Paid Holidays
PTO
#J-18808-Ljbffr