Car Salesperson job summary
A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.
Example of a Car Salesperson job summary
Our luxury car dealership is seeking an experienced Car Salesperson who is able to learn quickly and start generating results immediately. The ideal candidate for this position will be an expert on all of the models that we sell, will deliver high quality customer service and become a consultant to each customer on finding the vehicle that aligns perfectly with their needs. If you have a knack for sales and a passion for luxury cars, we want to hear from you.
Car Salesperson responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and who the employee reports to.
- Develop an in-depth understanding of our current car inventory and use that knowledge to encourage customers to make a purchase
- Work with our marketing team to grow our customer base
- Assist in setting up the sales lot or the showroom floor for promotions and to put new models on display
- Work with the Finance Manager to develop sales agreements that benefit the company as well as the customer
- Collaborate with our Sales Manager to offer attractive deals on used vehicles to interested customers
Car Salesperson qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- School leaver’s certificate required
- Previous car sales experience a plus
- Excellent customer service and negotiation skills
- Strong computer skills required
- 1+ years’ experience in retail sales preferred
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