DRIVING POSSIBILITIES
Position:
Product Advisor
Employment Status:
Sales Full Time
Dealership:
Open Road Volkswagen Burnaby
Department:
Sales
Compensation: $60,000 to $120,000+ per year
We are proud of our forward-thinking culture developed over 40 years of continuous improvement initiatives. Open Road is one of the largest and fastest growing automotive retail groups in the country (representing 23 brands across 44 locations) with a shared vision to become the national automotive leader in customer experience. As one of “Canada’s Best Employers” and “Best Managed Companies”, we are looking for team players who are excited to continually learn, work hard, and take ownership of their role.
Our size doesn't define us, our people do. No one is just a number here, everyone matters, and our culture is the foundation of our success.
A Career at Open Road Means You’ll Enjoy:
- Opportunity to work with a variety of OEM Brands including Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Dodge, GMC, Honda, Jaguar, Jeep, Land Rover, Lexus, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, MINI, Porsche, Ram, Rolls-Royce, Subaru, Toyota, Volkswagen
- Exclusive perks and benefits, including a Discounted Vehicle Purchasing Program, RRSP matching, and referral bonuse
- Comprehensive extended health and dental plan (applicable for full-time positions only)
- Strong focus on training, development, and internal promotion opportunities
- Be part of collaborative, friendly, and progressive work culture with an emphasis on transparency, innovation, relationship, and empowerment
- Be part of a culture that celebrates you through employee recognition programs and engagement events
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide exceptional customer service by determining each prospective client’s vehicle needs by asking questions and listening.
- Promote new business and contributing to company’s customer base by seeking new customers through prospecting and referral networks.
- Selling new and pre-owned vehicles, and demonstrate vehicles (includes test drives).
- Understand the terminology of the automobile business and keep abreast of technological changes in all products/inventory.
- Be thoroughly familiar with all products, including features, specifications, prices, colours, options, and standard equipment. Participate in any and all product training available.
- Use closing techniques effectively; ask for help from management with closing when necessary. Be profit-minded when closing.
- Deliver new and pre-owned vehicles to customers, and ensure the customer understands the vehicle’s operating features, warranty and paperwork, to help ensure Open Road lays the foundation for customer loyalty.
- Introduce customers to Service Department personnel to emphasize to customers the quality and efficiency of the dealership’s service operations.
- Set goals for each month’s productivity; plan and organize how to reach those objectives.
- Follow all dealership processes and procedures to ensure an excellent Customer Satisfaction Index rating on sales, delivery and follow up.
- Attend department meetings as required.
- Follow company safety policies and practices, and immediately, report any and all accidents to a Manager/Supervisor.
- This position will be expected to perform other duties as assigned by management.
- Open Road reserves the right to modify this job description as business needs require.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
REQUIRED:
- Good interpersonal skills; ability to communicate with others and to assimilate and understand information while maintaining a great deal of professionalism.
- The ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
- Strong computer skills (internet & MS Office), with ability to maintain record using computerized system.
- Effective negotiation skills, with ability to…
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