Triple J Enterprises, Inc is looking to hire an Automotive Sales Associate to join our motivated team and deliver extraordinary customer experiences.

Triple J Enterprises, Inc. is a family-owned and operated business that has been serving our island and neighboring communities for over 35 years. We are determined to create a positive and challenging workplace that promotes excellence and achievement. We know that you are looking to find an opportunity to grow and here at Triple J, we are happy to offer that!

What We Offer:

• Unlimited earning potential!
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement tailored to your individual performance and interest through training with Ford, Honda, Kia, and other Triple J brands.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401K Plan + Employer Match!
• Gas Discounts
• Gym Membership Discounts
• Employee Discounts
• Paid Time Off

What You’ll Need:

• Valid driver’s license
• A friendly, positive attitude
• Past customer service or sales experience a plus but not necessary, Our training program will set you up for success regardless of your work history
• Strong computer and phone skills
• Our ideal candidate will be self driven and a team player

Summary/Objective

The Automotive Sales Associate is directly responsible for selling new vehicles at dealership volume and customer satisfaction standards.

Essential Functions

• Realize that business is built on customer satisfaction and devote himself/herself to guaranteeing satisfaction to customers.
• Determine each customer’s vehicle needs by asking questions and listening.
• Demonstrate new and used vehicles (includes test drives).
• Deliver new and used vehicles to customers. This process ensures that the customer understands the vehicle’s operating feature, warranty and paperwork, and it lays the foundation for customer loyalty.
• Attend sales meetings.
• Maintain an owner follow-up system that encourages repeat and referral business and contributes to customer satisfaction.
• Maintain a prospect development system.
• Keep abreast of new products, features, accessories, etc., and their benefits to customers.
• Establish personal income goals that are consistent with dealership standards of productivity and devise a strategy to meet those goals.
• Report to the Sales Manager regarding objectives, planned activities, review and analyses.
• Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively.
• Understand the terminology of the automobile business and keep abreast of technological changes in the product.
• Carry out sales, customer service and job performance.
• Introduce customers to service department personnel to emphasize to customers the quality and efficiency of the dealership’s service operations.

Competencies

• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Know and understand the federal, state and local laws which govern retail auto sales.
• Must follow Company safety policies and practices, and immediately report any and all accidents to a Manager or Supervisor.
• Must be legally and technically able to safely operate company and customer-owned vehicles. Seat belts are required to be worn 100% of the time while operating any company or customer-owned vehicles.
• Must be insurable by insurance company.
• Ability to sell a minimum quota according to dealership standards.
• Take all factory tests and become a certified salesperson.
• Certification sales professionals and passing grades on all in house tests.

Work Environment

Work is regularly performed in a combination of office and shop environments and is regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, noise, heat, and outdoor elements.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Must be able to lift/carry at least 50 lbs.

Position Type

This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Saturday, 7a.m. to 6p.m. Must be able to work 8 hours a day and will be given a regular day off.

Required Education and Experience

• HS diploma or GED
• Must have a valid in-state driver’s license and have and maintain an acceptable, safe driving record.
• Additional on the job training usually necessary.

Other Duties

Please note this job is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $40,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• automotive sales: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person