Tom Wood Lexus is looking for a part-time Internet Sales Representative to respond to internet customer inquiries and ensure that the dealership actualizes its maximum profit potential on internet sales. This position is a part of our Business Development Center (BDC).

This position will be required to work Fridays and Saturdays, in addition to one other day.

ABOUT TOM WOOD

The Tom Wood Group is proud to be family-owned and locally operated for over 50 years. Since our start in 1967, the Tom Wood Group has grown to include many franchises with locations throughout the Midwest and New Zealand. Our franchises include thirteen automotive brands, the Tom Wood Collision Center, Sixt Rent-A-Car, Big O Tires, Tom Wood Aviation, Tom Wood Powersports, Tom Wood Outdoor Equipment, Integrity Insurance, Quality Leasing Co., Premier Acceptance, and Spiffy On-Demand Car Care. The Tom Wood Group is a collection of vibrant, growing businesses and we remain passionately committed to our 1,000+ team members, our loyal guests, and the communities that we serve. The Tom Wood Group core values of being Humbly Confident and Passionately Driven with a Sincere Desire to Help Others and Uncompromising Integrity are an essential part of who we are and how we run our business.

BENEFITS

As a member of the Tom Wood Group, you’ll not only have a solid career foundation, but you will also receive the benefits associated with a large corporation. These benefits include paid time off, paid vacation and holidays, health, vision, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance, and company-matching 401(k). We also provide paid company training, have an employee assistance program, tuition reimbursement, and great opportunities for future advancement. Salary range and compensation are based on applicable skills and experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist customers with vehicle selection and promote model options and features, value-add products and services, and purchase and finance options following dealership policies
• Sell cars using email, phone, and face-to-face skills
• Use email, lead management tools (CRM), websites, Microsoft Office applications, and the internet
• Maintain accurate sales documentation
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all vehicles, accessories, financing options, and promotions
• Determine each customer’s vehicle needs by asking the right questions and listening to their response
• Establish personal income goals that are consistent with dealership standards of productivity, and devise a strategy to meet those goals
• Report to the vehicle Sales Manager regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews, and analyses
• Maintain a prospect development system
• Understand the terminology of the automobile business and keep abreast of technological changes in the product
• Introduce customers to service department personnel to emphasize to them the quality and efficiency of service repairs and maintenance available in the dealership’s service department
• Attend sales meetings and product training courses to stay current with products and terminology

QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional with excellent communication and customer service skills
• Has strong organizational skills and the ability to multi-task
• Maintains a high level of customer service; always being positive and outgoing
• Team-oriented and flexible; willing to learn
• Has strong computer and internet skills; including Microsoft Office
• Valid driver’s license, with clean record
• Previous sales experience, a plus!

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background screening including a criminal background check, a review of motor vehicle records, verification of social security number, and passing a drug test at a certified testing facility. We are an equal opportunity employer – Drug and Tobacco Free Campus.