AndersonAuto

Purchasing Sales Rep

Fred Anderson Toyota of Asheville Full time

Our high-volume Toyota location is adding to our purchasing sales team! This is a great entry-level position in the exciting automotive industry.

Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you get to interact with different clientele regularly? Do you enjoy helping others find solutions, have a can-do attitude, and all around just enjoy being in a customer service-type role? If you answered yes, our purchasing sales rep position might be the perfect role for you!

You will work 5 days a week, rotating shifts 8:30 am-4:30 pm or 10 am-6 pm. NO LATE NIGHTS AND EVERY Sunday off. You are also off for any company-paid holidays!

Our purchasing sales reps are responsible for interacting with our service drive customers to explain our buyback program and provide an exceptional customer experience. Our service department sees an average of 100-200 customers PER DAY!

  • No prior automotive experience is needed, we provide all the training you need for success

  • Purchasing sales reps enjoy flexible schedules and competitive pay plans: salary + bonus-based averaging over $50,000 annually!

What we offer:

  • A culture of caring, belonging, and respect for everyone

  • Managers that people want to work with

  • Career growth and advancement

  • Leadership development, innovative training and learning systems

  • Competitive compensation plans

  • 401k retirement plans with company match

  • Comprehensive health benefits packages, including telehealth and behavioral health services

  • Industry-leading maternity and paternity leave

  • Paid employee referral program

  • Recognition and bonus programs

  • Paid time off, bereavement, and vacation benefits

  • Employee discounts on parts, service, vehicle purchases, and local entertainment

Responsibilities:

  • Greet all guests in the service drive area and interact with them about their current vehicle

  • Explain our buyback system and gauge customer interest in trading in/upgrading their vehicle with us

  • Create proposals

  • Collect necessary information and work directly with the service and sales team throughout the buyback process

  • Continuous follow-up with customers via phone, text, and email

  • Review daily appointments and set an action plan for the day

  • Provide customers with product information and hand off customers to the appropriate dealership personnel throughout the process

  • Assist the BDC department when additional support is needed

  • Answer incoming leads in the system during BDC coverage

  • Participate in team and process development sessions- keeping positive relationships with teammates, sales teams, and dealership management

  • Utilize CRM tracking system daily

  • Complete all campaign calling tasks

  • Set appointments with guests as needed

  • Other duties assigned by management

Qualifications:

  • Prior customer service or sales experience

  • Excellent communication skills

  • Strong organizational skills

  • Prior follow-up/prospecting skills (preferred)

  • Excellent teamwork skills

  • Positive and hardworking demeanor

  • Strong computer skills with the ability to use computer software

  • Eagerness to improve and collaborative attitude

  • Time management skills

  • Strong listening skills with the ability to build rapport with others

  • Valid Driver’s license with acceptable motor vehicle record

  • High school diploma or equivalent

Why Automotive:

Career growth: Endless opportunities for career development within our organization, with development programs and training to get you where you want to be.

Stability: Even through these uncertain times, Anderson Automotive Group was able to continue to provide excellence in our communities

Technology: There is no industry more exciting than Automotive. From keyless entry vehicles to electric cars, there is always something new happening in the industry. You can be a part of these exciting changes.