Brand Specialist Job Thousand Oaks area,California USA,Sales

Description

IS THIS YOU?

Our best Brand Specialists have come from luxury hotels, high-end retail, restaurants, fitness, financial services, and beyond.

You're warm, polished, and gifted at creating memorable experiences -- guests feel genuinely cared for in every interaction with you

You come from hospitality, luxury retail, sales, or another guest-facing role and you're ready to channel those skills into a rewarding career at one of the world's most trusted luxury brands

You don't need automotive experience -- you need drive, genuine care for people, and the desire to build something lasting

WHO WE ARE

Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea:
do right by people, every time.

Lexus of Thousand Oaks represents one of the most trusted and respected names in luxury automotive -- a brand built on reliability, refinement, and an ownership experience that goes beyond the vehicle itself. Our Brand Specialists are the people who bring that experience to life. No automotive background required. We hire for genuine care, professional presence, and a hospitality-first mindset -- and train everything else.

Responsibilities

Customer Interaction:
Greet and assist guests in a professional and friendly manner.
Vehicle Knowledge:
Possess a deep understanding of the brand's vehicle lineup, including features, specifications, and pricing.
Product Demonstrations:
Conduct test drives and product demonstrations to showcase the brand's vehicles.
Sales Presentations:
Present vehicle options and packages to customers, addressing their needs and preferences.
Negotiation:
Negotiate vehicle prices and financing terms with guests.
Closing Sales:
Complete sales transactions efficiently and accurately.
Customer Follow-Up:
Maintain contact with customers after the sale to ensure satisfaction and address any concerns.
Inventory Management:
Assist in maintaining accurate vehicle inventory records.
Store Appearance:
Contribute to a clean and organized dealership environment.

Qualifications

No automotive experience required -- we will invest in your Lexus brand and product training from day one

Previous experience in hospitality, luxury retail, sales, or a guest-facing role strongly preferred

Polished, professional presence -- Lexus guests expect to feel genuinely welcomed and expertly served from the first interaction

Natural communicator who listens well, builds rapport quickly, and follows through with integrity

Self-motivated with a genuine desire to grow your earnings and your career

Comfortable with CRM tools and digital communication -- or quick to learn them

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

A genuine hospitality mindset -- the guest experience is your standard, not a checklist

WHAT WE OFFER

Income potential of $40,000 - $100,000+ annually

Paid Lexus brand and product training -- manufacturer-supported and designed to make you a genuine Lexus expert

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and supplemental coverage options

Paid time off and paid holidays

Clear career path -- strong Brand Specialists grow into senior consultant, finance, and sales management roles at Swickard

Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

A team culture built on hospitality, accountability, and genuine care for every guest

WHY LEXUS OF THOUSAND OAKS

Lexus is one of the most trusted luxury brands in the world -- built on a guest experience that earns loyalty for life. Your job is to be the person who delivers that experience at every touchpoint

Thousand Oaks is a strong, affluent Southern California market with a loyal Lexus ownership base -- guests here return to the Brand Specialists who made them feel genuinely valued

We develop Brand Specialists from outside…