Automotive Sales Consultant

McGrath KIA of Highland Park

$60K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Competitive, goal-oriented, and performance-motivated
  • Coachable with the ability to quickly apply feedback
  • Self-motivated with strong discipline for productivity
  • Exceptional customer service and relationship-building skills
  • Resilient and positive through rejection
  • Professional, dependable, and accountable
  • Comfortable with learning new technology and CRM systems

Responsibilities

  • Build relationships with customers to match them with the right vehicle
  • Ask questions and listen to customer needs for personalized solutions
  • Conduct vehicle presentations and test drives to showcase products
  • Follow a proven sales process while developing your own style
  • Communicate effectively through various channels
  • Manage relationships and sales opportunities via CRM tools
  • Handle customer questions and objections professionally
  • Deliver an exceptional experience to drive repeat business and referrals

Benefits

  • $60,000-$120,000+ annual earning potential
  • Base salary plus uncapped commission
  • Paid training, ongoing coaching, and mentorship
  • PTO starting Day 1
  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Career growth opportunities within the company
  • Supportive, competitive, and team-oriented culture
Full Job Description
Automotive Sales Consultant - Build a Career, Not Just a Job

McGrath Family of Dealerships
Locations: Cedar Rapids | Davenport | Dubuque
Compensation: $60,000-$120,000+ Annually | Base Salary + Uncapped Commission
Schedule: Full-Time | Closed Sundays

Requirements
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to connect with different personalities
• Competitive, goal-oriented, and motivated by performance
• Coachable and able to apply feedback quickly
• Self-motivated with the discipline to stay productive without constant supervision
• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
• Resilience and the ability to stay positive and productive through rejection
• Professional, dependable, and accountable
• Comfortable learning new products, technology, CRM systems, and sales processes
• Ability to work Saturdays; dealerships are closed Sundays
• Consistent work history within the past two years
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

What You'll Do
• Build relationships with customers and help them find the right vehicle for their needs, lifestyle, and budget
• Ask thoughtful questions, listen to customer needs, and recommend personalized solutions
• Conduct vehicle presentations and test drives while developing strong product knowledge
• Follow a proven sales process while developing your own authentic communication style
• Communicate with customers in person, over the phone, through text, email, and other digital channels
• Manage customer relationships and sales opportunities through CRM tools and consistent follow-up
• Handle questions and objections with confidence, professionalism, and persistence
• Build repeat business and referrals by delivering an exceptional customer experience
• Work toward individual sales goals while contributing to a competitive, team-oriented environment

What Success Looks Like
• You enjoy talking with people and naturally build relationships
• You're competitive and like having measurable goals to work toward
• You're motivated by the opportunity to increase your income based on your performance
• You can take coaching without taking it personally and put feedback into action
• You don't let one "no" affect your next opportunity
• You're comfortable taking initiative rather than waiting to be told what to do
• You want a career where strong performance can lead to greater income, responsibility, and advancement

What We Offer
• $60,000-$120,000+ annual earning potential
• Base salary plus uncapped commission
• Paid training, ongoing coaching, and mentorship, automotive experience is not required
• PTO starting Day 1
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• Career growth, 95% of promotions come from within
• Opportunities to advance into sales leadership, finance, and other dealership career paths
• Supportive, competitive, and team-oriented culture

Take the Next Step

You don't need automotive experience to start an automotive sales career.

If you're currently working as a server, bartender, cell phone sales representative, wireless sales associate, retail sales associate, customer service representative, or you're a current or former athlete looking for a competitive career where your communication skills, work ethic, and performance can directly impact your income, we want to meet you.

Apply today and turn the skills you already have into a long-term career with McGrath Family of Dealerships.

📺 Watch what makes McGrath so special: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqwccPBAt7s

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