Swickard Auto Group
Overview
Be part of the luxury automotive sales team. This role is for an Experienced Automotive Sales Consultant with Swickard Auto Group, specifically Mercedes-Benz of Palo Alto. We are seeking top performers with passion for premium vehicles and a track record of delivering exceptional customer experience.
Responsibilities
- Engage with clients to understand their automotive needs and preferences.
- Present and demonstrate Mercedes-Benz vehicles, highlighting features and benefits.
- Negotiate and close sales while ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of inventory, features, and industry trends.
- Foster long-term relationships with clients, encouraging repeat business and referrals.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Demonstrates a high “HQ” (Hospitality Quotient) consisting of kindness & optimism, intellectual curiosity, work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity.
- Minimum of 2 years in luxury automotive sales; Mercedes-Benz experience is highly desirable.
- 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.
What We Offer
- Prestigious Brand Association: Represent Mercedes-Benz as part of the Swickard Automotive Group.
- Prime Location: Palo Alto, serving a sophisticated and affluent clientele.
- Supportive Environment: Collaborative team culture and ongoing professional development.
- Competitive Compensation: Lucrative pay structure with performance-based incentives.
- Career Growth: Opportunities within Swickard Automotive Group network.
Physical Requirements
- Standing and walking for extended periods; ability to demonstrate vehicles and assist customers.
- Sitting during meetings or paperwork.
- Reaching, bending, and occasional lifting of documents or materials.
About Us
- We were founded in 2014 by Jeff Swickard in Wilsonville, OR; we are a hospitality company that sells cars, parts, and service.
- We are a team-focused culture where everyone contributes to our success.
- Our highline brands include Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Volvo, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, Land Rover, and more.
- We are recognized as one of the fastest growing dealership groups in the US by Automotive News.