JOB SUMMARY:

The mission of the salesperson is to maximize and support 100% of all inbound (Showroom, Phone, Internet Opportunities) and outbound (Sold Follow-up, Un-Sold Follow-up, Prospecting, and Service Opportunities) /customer traffic, while maintaining the highest possible level of customer satisfaction. By his/her impression, the image of the dealership is portrayed. This position requires an individual with excellent people skills. This position will include daily interaction with the dealership’s Management Staff (Variable & Fixed Operations) and select Sales Managers/Floor Managers.

ABOUT US:

Jenkins Auto Group, founded by Don Jenkins in 1998, is an industry-leading automotive retailer based in Ocala, FL. With over 1,300 employees representing 17 automotive brands, we offer new and pre-owned vehicles, financing, warranties, automobile parts, accessories, service, and body repair. Our commitment is to provide customers with an outstanding automotive experience delivered with professionalism, integrity, and enthusiasm. At Jenkins Auto Group, we believe in promoting growth and upholding our forward trajectory through great people, high standards, and best practices, recognizing that our team is integral to our success.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
• A professional appearance and customer oriented attitude.
• Excellent interpersonal and telephone skills; well organized and self- motivated.
• Know and understand the federal, state and local laws, which govern retail
• Duties may be added or subtracted at any time, at the discretion of Management.

THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS DESCRIBED HERE ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE THAT MUST BE MET BY AN EMPLOYEE TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

• Sitting: Remaining in the seated position
• Standing: Stand for long periods of time
• Walking: Be able to move around the facility and grounds
• Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise working with hand or hands. Fingers are involved only to the extent that they are an extension of the hand, such as to turn a switch or shift automobile gears
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction
• Crouching: Bending body downward and forward by bending legs and spine
• Far Vision: Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more
• Depth Perception: Three-dimensional vision. Ability to judge distances and spatial relationships so as to see objects where and as they actually are
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly
  Environmental Conditions: Be able to work outside in weather and inside a climate-controlled environment
  Demonstration Drives: Salespersons will accompany customers on demonstration drives. Under no circumstances will customer be allowed to drive a new or used automobile without being accompanied by a salesperson. The customer’s driver license must always be photocopied before beginning a demonstration drive.
  Dress Code: All sales people will keep themselves and their work area neat and clean. Excellent hygiene and grooming are a must. A Company Polo or shirt and tie are required for all men and business professional for all women. You do not need the nicest or most expensive clothing. Your clothing must be clean, pressed and shoes shined. There will be no eating at your desk area. Take pride in your appearance and surroundings.
  Behavior: The only thing in life we have control of is our attitude. A positive mental attitude is just as contagious as a negative attitude. The door to happiness opens from the inside out not the outside in.