Sales Associate

SUMMARY

Looking for a job that combines competitive pay with good culture? Are you a car enthusiast and have experience working in a fast pace environment?  Are you passionate about delivering a unique customer experience that creates a memorable and outstanding impression? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to talk to you.

No experience necessary. Individuals with prior experience working in retail, restaurants, and hospitality are encouraged to apply. We provide paid training and ongoing mentorship and support.

WE OFFER:

• Paid Training
• Competitive earning potential
• Medical, Dental, 
• Life and Disability
• 401K with Company Contribution
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Personal Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Bonus Programs
• Vehicle Purchase Programs

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Approach, greet, and offer assistance or direction to any customer who enters the dealership showroom or sales lot. 
• Assist customers in selecting a vehicle by asking questions and listening carefully to their responses.
• Explain product performance, application, and benefits to prospects.
• Describe all optional equipment available for customer purchase.
• Build strong rapport with customers. 
• Perform high-quality, professional, and knowledgeable presentation and demonstration of new/used vehicles. 
• Learn to overcome objections, close sales, and perform all other steps of the sales process in accordance with company standards.
• Report to the Sales Manager regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews, and analyses.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Enthusiastic with high energy throughout the sales workday
• Professional appearance
• Excellent communication skills
• Positive and energetic personality
• Outgoing with a friendly personality, especially while handling objections & negotiating pricing
• Must have a clean & valid driver’s license
• Must be willing to submit to a background check to employment.

About the Dealership

The Pohanka Family of Dealerships has been a trusted name in the Washington DC Metropolitan area since 1919. With 21 dealerships across Virginia, Maryland, Washington DC, and Texas, our legacy spans five generations of automotive excellence.

Our commitment extends beyond sales—we give back to our communities. The Pohanka Community Outreach partners with over 1,200 local organizations and contributes more than $2 million annually to charitable causes.