Sales Associate – Automotive

Position Summary

We are seeking an energetic and customer-focused Car Salesperson to join our growing automotive sales team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full sales cycle — from greeting walk-in and online customers, to closing deals, to preparing vehicles for delivery. This role also involves hands-on support in receiving new vehicle shipments, including destuffing vehicles from shipping containers or organizing them to be driven off of wharfs.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Customer Service

- Greet and engage customers in the showroom floor, by phone, and online

- Understand customer needs and recommend suitable vehicle models and options

- Conduct test drives and product demonstrations

- Prepare and present price quotations and financing options

- Follow up with leads and past customers to build repeat and referral business

- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all vehicle models, features, and promotions

- Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets

- Organize and attend expos and tradeshows to promote our automotive brands

Vehicle Receiving & Container Destuffing

- Organize and assist with destuffing new vehicles from shipping containers upon arrival at the port/warehouse

- Carefully inspect vehicles during unloading for shipping damage, defects, or discrepancies and report findings immediately

- Safely drive or maneuver vehicles out of containers or wharfs, following proper safety procedures

- Coordinate with internal staff to ensure vehicles are unloaded, checked in, and moved to the correct storage or display area

- Verify VINs, model numbers, and shipment documentation against delivery manifests

- Ensure vehicles are cleaned and prepped for showroom display after destuffing

Administration

- Maintain accurate records of sales, customer information, and inventory in the ERP

- Process sales documentation, including contracts, registration paperwork, and delivery forms

- Coordinate with the finance and parts/service departments as needed

- Register sold vehicles with GRA prior to delivery

Requirements

- Minimum 1–2 years of experience in sales (automotive sales preferred)

- Valid driver's license

- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

- Physically able to assist with vehicle unloading tasks

- Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Suite & ERP)

- Self-motivated, target-driven, and customer-oriented

- Prior experience in the automotive industry is an asset

Working Conditions

- Primarily based at the showroom, with periodic travel to the port/warehouse for vehicle moving / destuffing

- May require weekend or extended hours during promotions or high-volume shipments