Job Type
Full-time
Description
Thousand Oaks, CA | Hospitality | Veterans encouraged to apply | No automotive experience required | Huge growth potential! | $50,000 - $150,000+ Annually
At Honda of Thousand Oaks, you're joining a team that believes the car-buying experience should feel welcoming, transparent, and genuinely enjoyable - for every guest, every time.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Welcome guests with warmth and professionalism - making every interaction feel personal, not transactional
• Guide guests through the vehicle selection process with confidence, curiosity, and care
• Present and demonstrate vehicles in a way that connects features to what actually matters to the 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, low-pressure purchase experience
• Meet and exceed monthly sales targets while maintaining high guest satisfaction scores
• Represent the Honda brand and Swickard's hospitality standards in every conversation
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
You don't have to come from automotive. You do have to care about people. Our best Sales Consultants have come from hospitality, retail, real estate, fitness, education, and yes - automotive. What they all share is a drive to serve, a hunger to grow, and the integrity to do it right.
• Previous automotive sales experience preferred - but not required
• Proven success and experience in sales, hospitality, retail, or guest-facing service
• Natural communicator who listens well, builds 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
WHAT WE OFFER
• Income potential of $50,000 - $150,000+ annually (base + commission) - your effort drives your earnings
• Paid training program - we'll teach you the Swickard way from day one, no automotive experience required
• 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 supportive team culture where your success is everyone's success
WHY HONDA OF THOUSAND OAKS
• Honda is one of the most trusted and best-selling brands in the country - built-in demand means a steady flow of guests
• Thousand Oaks is a thriving, family-oriented community - the kind of market where relationships and reputation drive long-term success
• Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country - ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry
• We run with process, training, and centralized support - so new team members ramp up fast and perform with confidence
• Our HEART values - Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank - aren't just words. They're how we operate every day
• A culture where doing right by the guest and growing your career go hand in hand
The best salespeople aren't born - they're developed. And the best place to develop them is a culture that invests in people. Honda of Thousand Oaks has the brand, the market, the training, and the team to turn a motivated person into a top producer. We're not just hiring for today's open role - we're building tomorrow's leaders.
If you're hungry, coachable, and ready to build something real - we want to meet you.
Salary Description
$50,000 - $150,000 per year
