Sales Associate – Automotive

Position Summary

We are seeking an energetic and customer-focused Car Salesperson to join our growing automotive sales team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full sales cycle — from greeting walk-in and online customers, to closing deals, to preparing vehicles for delivery. This role also involves hands-on support in receiving new vehicle shipments, including destuffing vehicles from shipping containers or organizing them to be driven off of wharfs.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Customer Service

Greet and engage customers in the showroom floor, by phone, and online

Understand customer needs and recommend suitable vehicle models and options

Conduct test drives and product demonstrations

Prepare and present price quotations and financing options

Follow up with leads and past customers to build repeat and referral business

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of all vehicle models, features, and promotions

Achieve and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets

Organize and attend expos and tradeshows to promote our automotive brands

Vehicle Receiving & Container Destuffing

Organize and assist with destuffing new vehicles from shipping containers upon arrival at the port/warehouse

Carefully inspect vehicles during unloading for shipping damage, defects, or discrepancies and report findings immediately

Safely drive or maneuver vehicles out of containers or wharfs, following proper safety procedures

Coordinate with internal staff to ensure vehicles are unloaded, checked in, and moved to the correct storage or display area

Verify VINs, model numbers, and shipment documentation against delivery manifests

Ensure vehicles are cleaned and prepped for showroom display after destuffing

Administration

Maintain accurate records of sales, customer information, and inventory in the ERP

Process sales documentation, including contracts, registration paperwork, and delivery forms

Coordinate with the finance and parts/service departments as needed

Register sold vehicles with GRA prior to delivery

Requirements

Minimum 1–2 years of experience in sales (automotive sales preferred)

Valid driver's license

Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

Physically able to assist with vehicle unloading tasks

Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Suite & ERP)

Self-motivated, target-driven, and customer-oriented

Prior experience in the automotive industry is an asset

Working Conditions

Primarily based at the showroom, with periodic travel to the port/warehouse for vehicle moving / destuffing

May require weekend or extended hours during promotions or high-volume shipments