Salesperson - Kia of Fort Walton Beach
On-siteFort Walton Beach, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Greet customers, conduct needs discovery, demonstrate vehicles, negotiate, and manage financing handoffs and delivery while maintaining full compliance with federal, state, and local automotive retail laws. Execute every deal with accuracy, introduce clients to the Service Department, and build a personal follow-up system to drive repeat and referral business. Consistently meet monthly unit sales and gross profit targets while delivering a best-in-class customer experience to maintain high CSI scores. Complete all required OEM and SOAG training monthly. This performance-driven role requires standing and walking for extended periods, lifting up to 30 pounds, and managing multiple customers simultaneously in a fast-paced retail environment.
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
- Must successfully pass a background check, drug screen, and Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- Physical ability to stand for extended periods, walk the lot, and lift up to 30 pounds
- Ability to sit for sustained periods when working at a desk, phone, or computer
- Requires sufficient dexterity to type, reach, bend, and lift up to 30 pounds
- Prior automotive sales experience
- Working knowledge of automotive products, features, financing concepts, and trade-in valuation
- Familiarity with federal, state, and local laws governing retail automotive sales
- Ability to manage multiple customers and deals simultaneously without losing attention to detail
- Comfort with dealership-specific software, CRM/lead management systems, and follow-up tools
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and standard business communication tools
- Demonstrated ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and discretion in all customer and team interactions
Desired Qualifications
- Exceptional verbal communication and active listening skills
- Ability to build rapport quickly and maintain trust throughout a multi-step sales process
- Motivated candidates without experience
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