Sales Associate – Automotive

About this role

Position Summary

We are seeking an energetic and customer-focused Car Salesperson to join our growing automotive sales team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full sales cycle — from greeting walk-in and online customers, to closing deals, to preparing vehicles for delivery. This role also involves hands-on support in receiving new vehicle shipments, including destuffing vehicles from shipping containers or organizing them to be driven off of wharfs.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales & Customer Service
• Greet and engage customers in the showroom floor, by phone, and online
• Understand customer needs and recommend suitable vehicle models and options
• Conduct test drives and product demonstrations
• Prepare and present price quotations and financing options
• Follow up with leads and past customers to build repeat and referral business
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all vehicle models, features, and promotions
• Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets
• Organize and attend expos and tradeshows to promote our automotive brands
• Vehicle Receiving & Container Destuffing
• Organize and assist with destuffing new vehicles from shipping containers upon arrival at the port/warehouse
• Carefully inspect vehicles during unloading for shipping damage, defects, or discrepancies and report findings immediately
• Safely drive or maneuver vehicles out of containers or wharfs, following proper safety procedures
• Coordinate with internal staff to ensure vehicles are unloaded, checked in, and moved to the correct storage or display area
• Verify VINs, model numbers, and shipment documentation against delivery manifests
• Ensure vehicles are cleaned and prepped for showroom display after destuffing
• Administration
• Maintain accurate records of sales, customer information, and inventory in the ERP
• Process sales documentation, including contracts, registration paperwork, and delivery forms
• Coordinate with the finance and parts/service departments as needed
• Register sold vehicles with GRA prior to delivery

Requirements

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in sales (automotive sales preferred)
• Valid driver's license

- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

• Physically able to assist with vehicle unloading tasks
• Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Suite & ERP)
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and customer-oriented
• Prior experience in the automotive industry is an asset
• Working Conditions
• Primarily based at the showroom, with periodic travel to the port/warehouse for vehicle moving / destuffing
• May require weekend or extended hours during promotions or high-volume shipments