Sales Associate

Overview

Sexton Ford Sales - proudly serving the Quad Cities since 1952 - has retained Christian Younggren of Kaizen Automotive Consulting to lead a focused Sales Recruitment & Skills Immersion Event.

This is not a typical job posting. Over the next several weeks, we are building a team of motivated professionals who want more than a job - they want a long-term career.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

• Structured two-week 'Fundamentals & Beyond' sales immersion led by Christian Younggren

• Family-owned dealership with deep Quad Cities community roots

• High-volume, diverse used vehicle inventory with strong pre-owned focus

• Management team experienced in used vehicle acquisition, merchandising, pricing, and inventory strategy

• Strong emphasis on sourcing, reconditioning, and properly positioning used inventory

• In-house marketing, photography, and video support

• Business Development Center support

• Culture-driven environment with authentic community engagement

Benefits & Professional Advantages

• Demonstrator Vehicle Program (eligible positions)

• Medical Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with Company Match

• Ongoing professional sales development and training support

About Earnings

Automotive sales requires discipline, consistency, and effort. Those who commit to mastering the process and serving customers at a high level often achieve 100'k or more per year.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting customers who enter the dealership, answering their questions and helping them select a vehicle that is right for their needs
• Selling a minimum number of vehicles based on the goals and objectives defined by the sales manager
• Explaining product performance, application and benefits to prospects and describing all optional equipment available for customer purchase. Determine each customer's vehicle needs by asking questions and listening
• Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month and year to determine how to better utilize time and plan more effectively
• Offering test drives to all prospects and following dealership procedure to obtain proper identification prior to test drive

Requirements:

• Automotive sales background is a plus
• Excellent customer service, organizational and negotiation skills
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and enthusiastic presence in a team environment
• Strong written and communication skills
• Valid driver's license required and clean driving record

Ideal Candidates

• Coachable and growth-minded

• Strong communicators

• Competitive yet team-oriented

• Professional and disciplined

• Willing to work evenings and weekends

• Seeking long-term career growth

How to Apply

Submit your resume and contact information directly to:

Christian Younggren

Qualified candidates will be contacted to schedule an initial conversation.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit 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.