January 18, 2010:

INTERNET SALES ASSOCIATE OPPORTUNITY

Due to a significant increase in our business, we are looking to add one outstanding Sales Associate to our E-Commerce department.

Job Summary:
As a Lexus E-Commerce Sales Associate, you will be responsible for selling new and used vehicles to our numerous E-commerce customers. You will provide customers with product information and excellent customer service to ensure a positive buying experience.


Job Responsibilities for an E-Commerce Sales Associate, include:
• Respond to E-Commerce leads according to Lexus and AutoNation standards and set appointments
• Sell vehicles utilizing the Lexus and AutoNation Sales Process
• Deliver vehicles to customers. Ensures that the customer understands the vehicle’s operating features, warranty and paperwork
• Demonstrate an understanding that business is built on customer satisfaction, and being devoted to guaranteeing customer satisfaction
• Prospect on a day-to-day basis by phone, mail and e-mail– maintain a prospect development system
• Maintain an owner follow-up system that encourages repeat and referral business and contributes to customer satisfaction
• Forecast goals at the beginning of each month
• Understand the dealerships inventory on a daily basis
• Introduce customers to the Service Department personnel to emphasize to customers the quality and efficiency of the dealership’s service operations
• Attend sales meetings and training sessions as scheduled
• Understand the terminology of the automobile business and keep abreast of technological changes in the product
• Demonstrates behaviors consistent with the Company’s Vision, Mission, and Values in all interactions with customers, co-workers and suppliers
• Adheres to all company policies, procedures and safety standards

Required Experience:
Ideal candidates will have:
o Proven track record of achieving or over-achieving goals 
o Outstanding communication skills, written and verbal
o Professional appearance and work ethic
o Great attitude with a high-energy personality
o Superior customer service skills
o 2 years sales experience is preferred
o Excellent computer proficiency

Required Education:
o High school diploma or equivalent
o 2 year or 4 year Business degree or related field is preferred


Compensation:
We offer competitive pay, health, dental, life, and disability insurance, 401(k) program, paid vacation, Employee Vehicle Purchase Program, professional working environment, job specific training and fantastic advancement opportunities.


Additional Comments:
Join AutoNation, ranked as one of America's Most Admired Companies for 4 consecutive years by Fortune Magazine, where your talent can make a difference. Become a part of an award winning team that offers growth opportunity, excellent earning potential and leadership that appreciates your drive, skills and ability. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.

If interested, please email us your resume and include a few words about yourself and why you feel that you would be a good candidate for this position.

Patrick O'Heaney, Sales Manager

oheaneyp@AutoNation.com