Brand Specialist

Description

Thousand Oaks, CA | Chevrolet | Iconic American brand | Brand Specialist | Sales Consultant | No automotive experience required | 1+ year sales or hospitality preferred | Southern California | Veterans encouraged to apply | $50,000 - $100,000+ OTE

IS THIS YOU?

You have at least a year of experience in sales, hospitality, or a customer-facing role -- and you know how to build genuine rapport, earn trust, and follow through

You're enthusiastic, people-first, and ready to grow a high-earning career representing one of America's most iconic and in-demand automotive brands

You don't need automotive experience -- you need the work ethic, the people skills, and the drive to build something real in Thousand Oaks

WHO WE ARE

Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea: do right by people, every time.

Chevrolet of Thousand Oaks serves a broad, loyal Southern California community with one of the most recognizable and trusted brands on the road. Chevy guests range from first-time buyers to truck enthusiasts to EV-curious families -- and our Brand Specialists are the people who meet every one of them with genuine knowledge, honest guidance, and a hospitality-first approach. No dealership background required. We hire for character and train the rest.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Welcome guests with genuine warmth and curiosity -- understanding what they need before presenting what we have

Guide guests through Chevrolet's lineup with growing product knowledge and confidence -- from Silverado trucks and Tahoe SUVs to Equinox EVs and Corvettes

Present vehicles and conduct test drives that create a real, memorable experience

Build and maintain a guest pipeline through consistent, disciplined follow-up and CRM use

Collaborate with finance and management to deliver a transparent, pressure-free purchase experience

Meet monthly targets while maintaining strong guest satisfaction scores

Stay current on Chevrolet's full lineup, technology features, and the growing EV portfolio

Represent Chevrolet of Thousand Oaks and Swickard's hospitality standard in every guest interaction

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

1+ year of experience in sales, hospitality, or a customer-facing role -- required. Automotive dealership experience is not necessary

No automotive experience required -- paid Chevrolet brand and product training provided from day one

Enthusiastic, people-first approach -- Chevy buyers come from all walks of life and the best Brand Specialists connect genuinely with every one of them

Self-motivated with a real drive to grow your earnings and your career over time

Clear, honest communicator who listens well and follows through on every commitment

Comfortable with CRM tools and digital communication -- or quick to learn them

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

A genuine hospitality mindset -- every guest deserves your full attention and care

Strong candidates have come from retail, restaurants, fitness, hospitality, customer service, and other guest-facing environments. What they share is a track record of making people feel welcome and well-served -- and the ambition to do it at scale.

WHAT WE OFFER

OTE of $50,000 - $100,000+ annually

Paid Chevrolet brand and product training -- manufacturer-supported and designed to build real expertise

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and supplemental coverage options

Paid time off and paid holidays

Clear career path -- strong Brand Specialists grow into finance, management, and leadership roles at Swickard

Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

A team culture built on hospitality, accountability, and genuine care for every guest

WHY CHEVROLET OF THOUSAND OAKS

Chevrolet is one of the most trusted and widely driven brands in the country -- guests arrive already connected to the brand, which means your job is about relationship, guidance, and experience

Thousand Oaks is a strong, family-oriented Southern California community with a broad and loyal Chevy ownership base -- guests here return to the Brand Specialists who made them feel genuinely valued

A growing EV lineup alongside Chevy's iconic trucks and SUVs gives Brand Specialists a compelling and diverse product story to tell

Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry

Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- are the foundation of how we sell, serve, and lead

Leadership that invests in your development and builds a real path from Brand Specialist into a long-term automotive career

Chevrolet of Thousand Oaks is a store where someone with the right people skills and a year of guest-facing experience can step into a high-earning career with one of America's most beloved brands. The training is there, the community is loyal, and the earning potential is real for someone who shows up, learns the product, and genuinely takes care of every guest.

If you have the experience, the drive, and the hospitality mindset to build a career here -- we'd like to meet you. #T5