Job Description

The E-Sales Agent is responsible for engaging with customers who are contacting the dealership with the interest of purchasing a new and/or pre-owned vehicle. Their ultimate goal is to generate sales appointments and drive customers to the dealership. The agent will handle internet inquiries and phone calls, establishing contact and a great first impression with our customers. The E-Sales Agent's responsibility is to deliver a premium customer experience by responding to inquiries in a prompt, professional, accurate and courteous manner.

This highly accountable position uses lead management tools and CRM software to manage the initial guest engagement process. This position will be trained to understand all products and services offered at the dealership, along with current inventory, finance and incentive programs. The agent will receive continuous training in exceptional customer service, sales tactics, overcoming objections, and developing customer relationships.

The E-Sales Agent will report to the Traffic Manager, if applicable, or Sales Manager. Compensation is tied to appointment and sales performance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Answer inbound phone calls, internet inquiries, and chats
• Provide guests with timely, relevant responses to address customer questions and needs
• Facilitate providing guests price and purchasing information
• Provide payment options and quotes
• Generate sales and acquisition appointments
• Manage organizers to stay up to date with follow up of all active guests
• Adhere to specific outreach cadence required for new inquiries
• Maintain a thorough understanding of KPIs

Qualifications

Preferred:

• Minimum 1 year call center or sales focused experience
• Able to set priorities, multi-task, and achieve goals
• Ability to perform in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work on a team
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
• Highly proficient in verbal phone skills
• Ability to establish and maintain strong internal and external relationships
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Must be adaptable to change
• Proficient using a computer
• Evening and weekend schedule availability required

Required:

• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• Valid Driver's License and good driving record.
• All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license.

Additional Information

The E-Sales Agent Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include a hourly pay plus commission. The position may also pay commission compensation which is based on the value or amount of closed sales achieved from $0.00 (if no sales are made) without any upper limit other than sales performance. The position also may also pay a production bonus based on individual or team performance that may range from $0.00 (if baseline benchmarks are not met) without any fixed upper limit).

Schedule:

• Full Time
• Monday through Sunday availability