Automotive Sales Consultant

Automotive Sales Consultant

Location: Oakes GMC | Kansas City, MO
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday - Saturday - one weekday off
Compensation: $60,000 - $250,000 + annually based off performance
About the Role

Oakes Auto Group is looking for driven and customer-focused Automotive Sales Associates to join our growing team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys building relationships, and is motivated by performance and growth opportunities. You'll work directly with customers, generate leads, and help create an exceptional dealership experience from first contact through delivery and follow-up.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off + paid holidays
• Employee discounts
• Career growth across multiple stores
• Locally owned and operated
• Tuition reimbursement
• Community involvement and volunteer opportunities

What You'll Do

• Call, text, and email dealership-generated leads based on the customer's preferred method of communication
• Send professional video walkarounds and assist customers throughout the vehicle shopping and buying process
• Build long-term relationships through strong follow-up, customer service, and communication
• Create social media content and help generate additional customer leads
• Maintain CSI and sold customer follow-up to support long-term customer retention
• Work closely with Sales Managers and teammates to achieve dealership sales goals
• Learn vehicle product knowledge, dealership systems, and sales processes
• Bring a positive attitude, strong work ethic, and winning mindset every day

What We're Looking For

We are looking for motivated individuals who align with the Oakes core values, including service leadership, consistency, commitment to work, doing the right thing, and maintaining a winning attitude. The ideal candidate enjoys working with people, communicates effectively, and stays energized in a high-paced sales environment.

Candidates who are coachable, competitive, professional, and committed to personal growth will thrive in this role. Previous customer service, sales, or automotive experience is preferred, but not required for the right candidate.
What Makes YOU a Good Fit?

You do not need previous automotive sales experience - we can train the right person.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Driven, competitive, and motivated by performance
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Strong with communication and relationship building
• Coachable with a willingness to learn and grow
• Professional, positive, and customer-focused
• Reliable with strong follow-through and accountability
• Comfortable with phone calls, texting, video, and social media communication
• Motivated to create a strong customer experience and long-term relationships

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a clean or acceptable driving record
• Ability to pass a standard background check
• Strong reliability and consistent attendance
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn new systems
• Ability to stay professional under pressure and manage multiple tasks at once
• Previous customer service, sales, or automotive experience preferred but not required