Dealership:

BMW Portland

We're hiring! We are looking for a Sales Representative to join our team at BMW! Think you have what it takes? Apply today!

Lithia & Driveway (NYSE:LAD) is the largest automotive retailer in the U.S. and was named a 2022 Oregonian Top Workplaces award winner.

We are one of the fastest-growing companies on the Fortune 500 (#145 in 2023). With over 330+ dealerships worldwide representing over 50 brands in 3 countries!

Sales Representative

Schedule: 5 days a week, Full-Time

Pay: Commission

The Sales Representative is responsible for providing an exceptional customer purchasing experience. The Sales Representative will ensure the customer gets all the information they are looking for, as well as presenting vehicles to customers to assist them in their buying decision. They utilize the Customer Management System to ensure timely, professional follow-up and to maintain strong relationships with sold and prospective customers.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers in a prompt, friendly and professional manner.
• Provide professional product presentations to all customers.
• Offer and accompany customers on vehicle demonstration ride(s).
• Develop and prospect new business continuously.
• Gather customer contact and interest information from new or prospective customers and accurately enter in the CRM.
• Utilize the Salesperson Daily Work Plan to follow-up with prospective customers and maintain relationships with current customers ensuring their needs are met.
• Schedule customer appointments daily.
• Assist customer during write up process ensuring it is a non-confrontational experience.
• Build and maintain knowledge of product information, current sales pricing and manufacturer promotions.
• Attend and actively participate in daily sales and training meetings
• Practice skills daily including customer service and interaction, product presentation, product knowledge and phone communication.
• Maintain appearance and cleanliness of vehicle lot and showroom.
• Upon sale, present and deliver vehicle to customer following delivery process ensuring a satisfying customer experience.
• Upon sale, introduce customer to Service department following Sales 2 Service process.
• Obtain all appropriate licensing as required by state law (if applicable) following the states written policy.
• Train assigned salesperson for 60 days daily on your store’s sales process, role-play, product demonstrations and product quizzes to ensure Sales Representatives are well versed in the sales process and manufacturer product knowledge.
• Assist Sales Representative with daily customer contact activity using the daily work plan in CRM to make daily sales appointments and follow-up on sold and unsold customers.
• Communicate regularly with program coordinator and submit monthly meeting and activity information. Attend mentor trainings as necessary.
• Assist trainee to meet performance expectations as laid out in their job description.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Experience in Luxury sales, preferred.
• Must be self-motivated.
• Must have strong communication skills.
• Must have strong customer service skills.
• Automotive dealership experience is ideal, but not required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence is required.

What do we offer?

• Professional & fun work environment
• Top benefits in the industry
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Plans
• 401K with company match program
• Wellness programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Major Holidays
• Vehicle Purchase Program and other Discounts
• Cell Phone Plan Discounts
• And much more!

NOTE: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed.

We offer best in class industry benefits:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. Acceptable driving record and a valid driver's license in your state of residence necessary for select roles. We are a drug free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.