Automotive Sales Representative - Tampa Bay TOP WORKPLACE

Automotive Sales Representative - Tampa Bay TOP Workplace St. Petersburg, FL RECHARGE YOUR CAREER! APPLY TODAY FOR AUTOMOTIVE SALES OPPORTUNITIES AT CROWN! Your Sales or Customer Service experience, combined with a JOY for working with people, is the first step to being on your way towards a new opportunity. APPLY NOW at Crown Automotive Group for an Automotive Sales position at any of our 2025 Tampa Bay Top Workplaces in Pinellas County! We are looking for passionate and motivated people to join our team in any of our locations throughout Pinellas County and we encourage all applicants with sales or customer service experience to apply for this great opportunity! Experienced and Entry-Level Positions in Automotive Sales are available. We want you to be successful and enjoy your work as much as we do! So, why not take this opportunity to sell for one of the TOP Dealerships in the country, recognized as a 2025 Tampa Bay TOP WORKPLACE! That makes FIVE CONSECUTIVE YEARS in a row! Come to work for us and see why our employees have awarded us this honor! Our Dealership Brands in the St. Pete / Clearwater / Pinellas Park areas include:

• Nissan
• Buick GMC
• Hyundai
• Kia
• Jaguar - Land Rover
• Volvo
• Honda
• Mercedes-Benz (Eurocars)
• Acura
• Audi
• *Please upload your resume of experience for priority review!

Crown Automotive has 56 years in the business! We employ over 1000 people with many having 10+ years of experience with us! There is plenty of room to grow in this profession and within our company! Aside from Pinellas County, we also have locations in Tallahassee, Dublin OH, Chattanooga and Cleveland TN! What we offer:

• Best pay plan in the area, with guarantee/draw for new sales representatives
• Professional Automotive Sales Training
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• NO Health Plan Price Increase in FOUR years!
• January Health Plan 'Premium Holiday' for the past FOUR years
• Based upon Plan Performance as a Group and individual tenure with Crown in previous year
• Single HSA Health Plan, $95/month!
• Short- and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid Time Off (PTO) up to 28 days annually for tenured employees
• The stability of an established company
• Paid training
• Ongoing professional development
• Opportunity for growth and advancement
• Cutting-edge sales technology and software
• Opportunities to serve your community

Responsibilities – Sales Consultant:

• Greet customers in a friendly manner and listen to their requirements in order to match their vehicle needs with one in current inventory.
• Accompany customer on test drives and demonstrate vehicle features and technology, describing all optional equipment available for customer purchase.
• Build rapport with customers to build a base of referrals to establish customer network
• Keep abreast of new products, features, accessories, etc., and their benefits to customers
• Learn to overcome objections and thrive within sales situations.
• Work the internet, phone and personal leads to convert them into auto sales.
• Report directly to the Sales Manager regarding objectives and creative ideas and introduce him to the customer
• Utilize dealership sales control and follow-up system.
• Close the deal and complete all paperwork
• Prepare sold vehicles for customer delivery prior to customer arrival then delivers vehicle to customer, ensuring that the customer understands the vehicle's operating features, warranty, and paperwork.
• Introduce 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.
• Maintain a prospect development system and CSI score equal to corporate requirements.

Qualifications – Sales Consultant:

• Minimum SIX (6) months customer-facing sales or customer service experience is important, but not mandatory. We WILL train the right candidates for the exciting field of auto sales!
• Outside sales experience is appreciated, but not required
• Experience with customers of all income levels
• Attend product and sales training courses as requested by Sales Manager.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills
• Honesty, Integrity, Commitment, Perseverance and the will to succeed!
• Must know and understand the federal, state, and local laws which govern retail automobile sales
• Basic computer proficiency
• Professional appearance
• Valid driver’s license of at least three years and clean driving record, no major infractions
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the USA
• Applicants must pass pre-employment background checks including motor vehicle record, and drug screen

Thank you for your interest in joining our team - At Crown Automotive Group, our culture is defined by our unwavering commitment to being 'Employee Centric'. We prioritize the well-being, growth, and happiness of every member of our team, because we understand that our employees are the driving force behind our success. With a focus on transparency, collaboration, and respect, we foster an environment where every individual feels valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Join us and become part of a company culture where your voice is heard, your ideas are valued, and your potential is limitless. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace