Product Specialist - Group 1 Volvo South Shore

About Us

Group 1 Automotive, Inc. (NYSE: GPI) is a Fortune 250 leader in global automotive retail, operating more than 250 dealerships and collision centers across the United States and United Kingdom. As the 4th largest dealership group in the U.S., Group 1 delivers a fully integrated automotive experience, including vehicle sales, financing, aftersales service, and digital retail solutions. As the automotive industry continues to evolve, Group 1 is investing in the people, technology, and operational excellence needed to shape what comes next. Our work is grounded in a simple belief, that a better experience for customers starts with an exemplary experience for employees. At Group 1, our commitment is to keep finding smarter ways to serve our customers and support one another. We believe great careers are built in environments where people are trusted, challenged, and given room to grow. If you share our core values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork, and respect, you can get more with Group 1. More opportunity. More support. More ways to build a career that moves you forward.

Overview

Group 1 Volvo South Shore is part of fast-growing Group 1 Automotive, a leader in automotive retail. We are looking to add qualified Product Specialist to join our new and used vehicle sales teams!

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates automobiles by explaining characteristics, capabilities, and features
• Accompanying clients on test drives, assist in comparing/contrasting competing models, and explaining warranties and services
• Prospect daily for potential customers; maintain consistent rapport with previously sold customers
• Maintain an owner follow up system that encourages repeat and referral business and contributes to customer satisfaction
• Continually learn about product updates, features, accessories, inventory and their benefits to the customer
• Learn to overcome objections; ask for the sale; negotiate price; complete sales or purchase agreement; explain and offer warranties, services, and finance
• Provide sales management information by completion reports
• Attend sales meetings and training sessions as required

Qualifications

• Sales experience (preferably in the automotive industry) preferred
• Outstanding communication skills in both verbal and written
• Confidence in your ability to be successful
• A desire to work in a commission, performance-based, environment
• Great attitude with high-energy personality
• Professional appearance and work ethic
• Self-starter and self-motivated
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver license in the state that you will work and a good driving record

In addition to competitive pay, we offer our associates the following benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid Time-Off
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
• Professional work environment, with job training and advancement opportunities

The pay for this position is $23.00 - $30.00/hr. based on experience.

*All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment*

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status. Employment is contingent upon successfully completing all applicable pre-employment requirements in accordance with federal, state, and local law.