Sales Associate at Country Roads Harley-Davidson

Cookeville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 May, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sales, Customer service, Communication skills, Closing skills, Inventory control, Product knowledge, Relationship building, Negotiation, Retail sales, Prospecting, Time management, Conflict resolution

Industry

Description

Country Roads Harley-Davidson is hiring a Sales Associate for our team! Retail sales experience - using current, proactive feature-benefit sales techniques - along with knowledge of Harley-Davidson motorcycles/products, or a demonstrated ability to quickly learn, is important to this position. Additionally, candidates must have a high energy level, excellent communication and demonstrated "closing skills", and the abilitiy to get along with a broad customer base. Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson® isn’t just a dealership — it’s The Rider’s Destination for East Tennessee and the Great Smoky Mountains. Located in Maryville, TN with full-service sister dealerships in Pigeon Forge, Kodak and Cookeville, plus retail locations in Gatlinburg, Tellico Plains, Tallassee, and Bryson City, NC, we bring the Harley-Davidson lifestyle to riders across one of the most iconic riding regions in the world. Come Join Our Team! Qualifications & Job Requirements as listed above: * Must have the ability to get along with a broad customer base. * High energy level. * Excellence communication skills and demonstrated “closing skills”. * Knowledge and experience with sales of Harley-Davidson/Buell motorcycles, and other products sold by the dealership, or the demonstrated ability to quickly learn them. Additional Requirements: * Must be able to work effectively with all areas of the dealership to maximize both the buying experience for the customer and the profitability of the dealership. * Physical Demands: * The noise level in the work environment is occasionally loud with exposure exhaust fumes or other airborne particles from time to time. * Occasionally requires the ability to balance and push a 1000 lb. motorcycle. * Spend the majority of the day on your feet. Sales Associate Duties and Responsibilities: SALES: * Attain new and used sales quotas as agreed upon with the sales manager. * Use floor time effectively to meet customer needs and solicit sales of all products. * Present the features of all products to customers along with their benefits. * Show each customer advantages of products over competing brands. * Maintain the computerized inventory control system along with net profit objectives which eliminate the possibility of “lower than anticipated” profits. * Cross sell additional parts, accessories, HOG memberships, F&I products, Warranties & service contracts etc. with all new and used vehicles. * Maintain profit margin objective for all vehicle sales. * Follow procedures to ensure timely and proper completion of all paperwork. * Follow procedures for quick and efficient handling of warranty items, including tagging and proper storage of these items. * Introduce new customers to the service, parts, general merchandise and F&I departments and their personnel CUSTOMER SERVICE: * Follow the C.U.S.T.O.M. sales process. * Greet customers immediately, in a courteous and friendly manner. * Handle telephone transactions quickly, and courteously. * Ensure customers are properly qualified for needs, wants, and ability to buy. * Practice a feature / benefit selling methodology so that all customers receive consistent treatment when doing business. * Use a common and consistent quotation methodology for vehicle sales, trade-ins and purchases. * Conduct a road test, and pre-delivery inspection prior to delivery to customer. * Ensure the delivery to customer is an “EVENT” which endears the customer to the dealership. * Contact customers using mailing lists, tickler files and personal follow-up to encourage additional sales and ensure customer satisfaction. * Handle customer complaints reasonably, showing empathy and a positive attitude, and demonstrate our commitment to “Make Things Right”. * Attend training sessions to keep current with sales techniques and sales department issues. * Cultivate prospects (e.g., showroom customer follow-up, phone-in inquiries, past owners, etc.). Other Duties: * As assigned Our Mission Statement here at Smoky Mountain Harley-Davidson is: “To focus on relationships, to exceed expectations, to never stop improving, to be the BEST.” So, it' should come as no surprise that we expect all of our sales staff here to: * Treat all employees and customers fairly, courteously, and with dignity. * Model superior customer service behavior for all sales personnel by maintaining positive relationships with customers, employees GM and owner(s). * Remain current with all Sales department training available by reviewing ProSell & P.A.C.E. tapes and attending seminars, workshops, and other related training programs assigned by the Sales Manager. * Be prompt and available for flexible scheduling. * Be honest and fair in all business dealings. * Meet or exceed sales quotas on a regular basis. * Continually learn more about the products and services you sell. Stay current on motorcycle trends and selling features. Thank you for your interest in joining our sales team! Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Responsibilities

The Sales Associate is responsible for meeting sales quotas, managing inventory, and providing exceptional customer service through the C.U.S.T.O.M. sales process. They must also cross-sell dealership products, conduct road tests, and maintain positive relationships with customers and staff.