Automotive Sales Consultant-Koons Owings Mills Kia

I'm Dennis Koulatsos, General Manager of Koons Ford Baltimore (one of the most successful stores in the U.S.) for the past 19 years, and Koons/Asbury recently entrusted our Kia store in Owings Mills to me.  Join me in building another successful store from the ground up!  Here's what I'm looking for:

Great attitude
Strong work ethic
Highly ethical
Grit (be on time and show up)
Hungry to be successful
Care for our guests and fellow team members

If this is you, call me on my cell phone at 410-218-0337. 

Do you have a passion for developing relationships, providing exceptional guest experiences, and being an innovator in the automotive industry? As a Sales Advisor, you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on our business and in the lives of our team members and customers every day. We are looking for strong, energetic, people-focused Sales Advisor who will help us redefine the car-buying experience. Does this sound like you? Apply now!

The Sales Consultant's primary role in the dealership is to respond to customers that inquire about a vehicle advertised on-line utilizing phone and email methods. The Sale Consultant works with customers who visit the store directly taking them through the initial buying process through to the final sale. 

Contacting and communicating with customers to identify needs using the Asbury selling process
Build rapport with customers to build a base of referrals to establish customer network
Answer internet leads within the stores required time and email product information with pricing
Answer sales phone calls and set appointments for customers
Confirm appointments
Make outbound phone calls to follow up with customers on inquiry, after the sale, and for repeat business
Conduct test drives and vehicle walk arounds with customer 
Work with the customer from start to finish throughout the buying process
Must have motivation to be successful
Exhibit great customer service skills
Must be able to create and maintain customer relationships
Strong computer & phone skills 
Experience utilizing and maintaining a customer relations management database
Prior automotive sales or retail experience, customer service, call center, or business development experience a plus
Maintain professional business attire and appearance
Bi-lingual is always a plus
Self-motivated and a team player
Must be a minimum of eighteen years of age 
Must have a valid Driver's License 
Must be able to pass pre-employment screenings (background & drug test)

Company Benefits:

Pay and Recognition: 

Paid holidays & paid time off 
Deferred Holiday Pay Match 
Paid training 

Insurance / Retirement: 

Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans  
Paid Parental Leave 
Flex spending accounts (tax free) 
Short-term and Long-term disability plans 
Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term) 
401k with company match

Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development: 

Digital career path tool to assist with career development 
Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System 

Professional growth and development opportunities Additional advantages: 

Employee assistance program 
Employee discounts on parts and service repairs 
Scholarship awards 
Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours 
95% of our managers have been promoted from within
0ver 500 new and 200 used vehicles in stock