Its All Good At Applewood!

Are you in the car business and looking to up your game? Time to step up to the big leagues at the Applewood Performance Center where we specialize in performance vehicles and high volume.  We are seeking dynamic, driven, and experienced Commissioned Sales Consultants (Independent Contractor) to join our team!

The Applewood Performance Center:

• Pays commission on both front AND back end gross
• Promotes from within
• Offers a demo program
• Has 650+ used vehicles to sell from
• Give you the ability to run your own business from within a business

Want to be responsible for the amount you earn and are ready to make a move? Contact our hiring manager (Jason) directly @ 604-417-3771. We understand that the automotive industry is not exactly conducive to building a resume so feel free to simply call.

As a Commissioned Sales Consultant, you will play a crucial role in driving our dealership's success. This is an Independent Contractor Position.

The Role and Responsibilities:

• Customer Service: Sales Consultants must provide excellent customer service to potential car buyers. This includes taking the time to understand their needs, providing accurate information about vehicles, and addressing any questions or concerns they may have.
• Vehicle Sales: The primary responsibility of a Sales Consultant is to sell cars. This involves understanding the features and benefits of different vehicles, negotiating pricing and financing options, and closing the deal in a way that is favorable to both the customer and the dealership.
• Relationship Building: Successful Sales Consultant build strong relationships with their customers to earn their trust and loyalty. This includes following up after the sale to ensure customer satisfaction and encouraging repeat business through referrals and other marketing efforts.
• Administration: Sales Consultants are responsible for completing all necessary paperwork and documentation related to vehicle sales. This includes processing contracts, registering vehicles, and performing other administrative tasks to ensure that each sale is complete and accurate.
• Product Knowledge: Sales Consultants must have a deep understanding of the vehicles they are selling, including the latest features, options, and technology. This allows them to provide accurate and reliable information to customers and answer any questions they may have about the vehicles they are considering.

• Lead Generation: Proactively seek out new sales opportunities through networking, referrals, and prospecting.

• Best-in-Class Customer Experience: Deliver an exceptional customer experience throughout the sales process, ensuring customer satisfaction and repeat business.
• Negotiation and Closing: Skillfully negotiate and close deals to achieve and exceed individual sales targets and dealership goals.

Measurables:

• Sales Volume: This measures the number of cars sold by the Sales Advisor over a given period of time.
• Conversion Rate: This measures the percentage of potential customers who actually purchase a car from the Sales Advisor.
• Customer Satisfaction: This measures how satisfied customers are with the Sales Advisor's service, including their responsiveness, product knowledge, and overall experience.
• Lead Response Time: This measures how quickly the Sales Advisor responds to incoming leads and inquiries from potential customers.
• Time to Close: This measures how long it takes the Sales Advisor to close a sale, from the initial contact with the customer to the final purchase.

Requirements: To succeed in this role, you should possess the following qualifications and skills:

• 2-3 years of Automotive Sales experience minimum.
• Proven track record of successful sales experience, preferably in the automotive industry or high-ticket sales.
• Passion for cars, especially performance, luxury, and high-end vehicles.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Results-driven mindset with the ability to meet and exceed sales targets.
• Strong customer-centric approach and dedication to delivering outstanding service.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility to work weekends and occasional extended hours to accommodate customer needs.

Why should you work for Applewood?

• Competitive commission-based compensation with unlimited earning potential.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Team Member discounts on automotive services and purchases.
• We stand out from the rest because we are TRULY PASSIONATE about cars!
• Access to an extensive inventory of performance used cars.
• 10 dealerships and counting to work alongside and grow with
• Group events, Applewood Family Day, Xmas party, BBQs, and more
• We support local communities, sports teams, and charities.

Our core values

Best-in-Class Experience: We are committed to delivering a Best-in-Class experience to every team member and client that walks through our doors.

Find a Way to Say Yes: We take full ownership, embracing the responsibility to “Make Things Better.”

Team Beats with One Heart: We are a close-knit group of professionals working towards the same goal of driving excellence in everything we do.

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• On-site parking
• Store discount

License/Certification:

• VSA License (preferred)