Sales Consultant

Swickard Auto Group

$50K — $150K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of sales or guest-facing service experience
  • Previous automotive sales experience is a plus, but not a requirement
  • Strong communication skills with an ability to earn trust
  • Self-motivated with a competitive spirit
  • Tech-savvy, comfortable using CRM and digital communication tools
  • Valid driver's license and clean driving record
  • Hospitality mindset treating every guest interaction as valuable

Responsibilities

  • Welcome guests warmly, ensuring a personal interaction
  • Guide guests in selecting vehicles that suit their needs
  • Present and demonstrate vehicle features relevant to guests
  • Build and maintain guest relationships, ensuring follow-ups
  • Collaborate with finance and management for a smooth purchase process
  • Meet monthly sales targets while maintaining high guest satisfaction
  • Represent the Subaru brand and hospitality standards in all communications

Benefits

  • Paid training program on Subaru brand and sales techniques
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and additional coverage options
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunity for career advancement into finance or management
  • Employee discounts on vehicle purchases and services
  • Supportive team culture focused on growth and recognition
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Santa Monica, CA | Subaru | Trusted brand | Hospitality | Veterans encouraged to apply | No automotive experience required

At Subaru of Santa Monica, we serve a community that's passionate, values-driven, and deeply loyal to a brand they believe in. Subaru guests aren't just buying a car - they're choosing a lifestyle. Our Sales Consultants are the people who connect that story to the right guest, every time.

WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Welcome guests with genuine warmth and curiosity - making every interaction feel personal, not transactional
• Guide guests through the vehicle selection process with confidence, honesty, and care - matching the right Subaru to their lifestyle and needs
• Present and demonstrate vehicles in a way that connects features to what actually matters to each guest
• Build and maintain a pipeline of guest relationships through consistent follow-up and CRM discipline
• Collaborate with finance and management to deliver a seamless, transparent purchase experience
• Meet and exceed monthly sales targets while maintaining high guest satisfaction scores
• Represent the Subaru brand and Swickard's hospitality standards in every conversation

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• Proven success and experience in sales, hospitality, retail, or guest-facing service
• Previous automotive sales experience welcome - not required
• A natural communicator who listens well, earns trust quickly, and follows through
• Self-motivated with a competitive drive and a team-first attitude
• Comfortable with technology - CRM tools, digital communication, and online lead follow-up
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• A genuine hospitality mindset - you treat every guest interaction like it matters, because it does

Subaru of Santa Monica's best consultants have come from hospitality, retail, fitness, real estate, entertainment, and beyond. What they all share is a proven track record of connecting with people, delivering results, and doing it with integrity.

WHAT WE OFFER
Income potential of $50,000 - $150,000+ annually
• Paid training program - we'll teach you the Swickard way and the Subaru brand from day one
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Clear career path - top Sales Consultants grow into finance, management, and leadership roles
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
• A team culture where your growth is supported and your effort is recognized

Salary Description

$50K - $150K per year

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