Automotive Sales Associate

Job Summary

Runde Chevrolet is looking for an Automotive Sales Associate to join our growing team! The right candidate will be ambitious, have excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to meet and exceed goals. Day‑to‑day tasks include developing client relationships, managing customer prospects through a CRM system, providing product solutions that best meet the customer's needs, collecting necessary paperwork, and delivering vehicles. Hours will include a 45‑hour, 5‑day work week, with one weekday and Sundays off.

Compensation is commission based, with a weekly guaranteed amount, and monthly/quarterly sales bonuses.

• Competitive compensation package
• Paid single Health insurance plan
• Company Paid Life and Disability insurance
• Vision and Dental plans available
• 401K plan with employer match
• Parts & Labor Discounts
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave

• Nurture client relationships to build clientele base
• Manage relationships and prospects through CRM
• Exhibit consultative selling skills. Assist customers in selecting a vehicle by asking questions and listening carefully to their responses
• Continuously develop product and sales acumen to become the vehicle authority. Know the in’s and the out’s of product offerings, optional packages, and the latest technologies
• Perform high‑quality, professional demonstrations of new/used vehicles
• Follow‑up with buyers to ensure successful referral business
• Learn to overcome objections and thrive within sales situations
• Report directly to the Sales Manager regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews, and analyses

• Available to work flexible hours and Saturdays
• Negotiation experience and skills
• Self‑starter mentality and ambitious spirit preferred
• Ready to learn new product in’s and out’s, eager to improve
• Communication skills with customers and team members
• Professional, well‑groomed personal appearance
• Auto Sales / Sales experience preferred
• Clean driving record and valid driver’s license

Runde Auto Group is a family‑owned group of dealerships located in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa. A customer‑focused commitment to excellence and integrity has helped make Runde Auto Group the largest and most highly rated dealership in the Tri‑State area. Our dealership’s work environment offers a fully‑engaged work day while encouraging a healthy work‑life balance. If you’d like to become a part of the Tri‑State’s fastest growing dealer group, we will provide you with the training, support and encouragement you need to succeed.

Runde Auto Group is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.