Salaried Sales Specialist - Bob Swope Ford
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: BOB SWOPE FORD - Elizabethtown, KY 42701Position Type: Full TimeJob Shift: AnyJoin a Legacy of Excellence with the Swope Family of Dealerships!
Since 1952, the Swope Family of Dealerships has been a proud part of the Hardin County community. With over 70 years of service and multiple locations across the area, we’ve built more than a business—we’ve built a legacy rooted in trust, integrity, and community connection.
At Swope, we believe in more than just selling and servicing vehicles—we believe in supporting the people and neighborhoods around us. We’re passionate about giving back and actively involved in local initiatives, and we encourage our associates to get involved.
As an Automotive Sales Specialist you will
Interact with guests to help guide them in their vehicle purchase, asking questions and listening carefully.
Proactively consult and guide guests to the appropriate next step in the sales process, i.e. vehicle appraisal process, test drives, finance applications and service. Describe all optional equipment and accessories available for guests purchase, explain in detail product features and benefits.
Use outstanding communication and listening skills to help negotiate terms that ensure payment options meet your guests’ lifestyles, budgets, and expectations; close the deal.
Deliver a minimum number of vehicles each month.
Prepare sold vehicles for guest delivery prior to guest arrival.
Deliver vehicles to guests, ensuring that they understands the vehicle’s operating features, warranty, and paperwork.
Provide an exceptional experience, driving loyalty by regularly following up to ensure guest satisfaction.
Help transition guest to our Service departments to support their ownership experience, selling the quality and convenience of service repairs and/or aftermarket parts and accessories available in the service departments.
Assist in maintenance of inventory display and organization of all keys to keep the experience as smooth as possible.
Complete training with manufacturer to become a Certified Product Specialist.
Any additional responsibilities per management request.
Qualifications
Proven ability to provide an exceptional guest experience.
Drive to set targeted personal income goals consistent with company standards of productivity.
Proven ability to exceed established automotive sales and guest service goals.
Excellent communication, consultative, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Strong telephone and technology skills. Including; computers, smart phones, and social media.
The willingness to follow up, and follow-up again, with guests.
Strong desire and aptitude for continuing growth opportunities. Willingness to follow assigned word tracks & techniques as demonstrated in both training sessions and guest interaction.
Valid in-state driver’s license and an acceptable, safe driving record.
All potential employees must pass pre-employment testing to include a background check and drug screen.
Benefits
PTO available first of the month after 60 days of employment
Paid Sick Time available first of the month after 60 days of employment
Holiday Pay starting day 1
Health Insurance
HSA - Health Savings Account with company contribution
401K with Company Match
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Company Paid Basic Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Company Paid Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Critical illness and Accident Coverage
Prepaid Legal Insurance
Identity Theft Protection
Discount Programs
Referral Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Pet insurance
Wellness Reimbursement
Company at a glance
The Sam Swope Auto Group is owned by the Swope family of Louisville, Kentucky and is composed of 17 dealerships in Louisville, and 7 affiliated dealerships in Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Richmond, and Lexington.
The Swope Auto Group opened its doors in 1952 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. Since those humble beginnings, Sam Swope and his family have grown the business to become the largest dealer in the state delivering over 23,700 vehicles in 2011.
Sam Swope retired December 31, 2011, but continues as Founder and a member of the Board of Directors. Over the years, Sam Swope contributed back to his community in numerous ways including service on the Boards of Louisville Water Company, University of Louisville, University of Louisville Hospital, Lincoln Heritage Council of Boy Scouts of America, Kosair Charities, Kosair Children’s Hospital, Norton Hospital, and more. He was honored with the 1971 Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award, the 1999 Silver Beaver Award from the Lincoln Heritage Council of the Boy Scouts of America, Junior Achievement Business Hall of Fame Laureate in 2000, and the 2003 Ohio State University Alumni Citizenship Award.
Our online inventory of new and pre-owned vehicles is updated daily. We are your source for the finest selection of new Buick, GMC, Cadillac, Honda, Toyota, Scion, smart car, Infiniti, Mitsubishi, Volvo, BMW, Volkswagen, Fiat, Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, RAM and Lexus available today. We have the largest selection of pre-owned vehicles in the region!
Top Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Sick Time
- Holiday Pay
- Health Insurance
- HSA - Health Savings Account
- 401K With Company Match
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Company Paid Basic Life Insurance & AD&D Insurance
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Company Paid Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Critical Illness And Accident Coverage
- Prepaid Legal Insurance
- Identity Theft Protection
- Discount Programs
- Referral Programs
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
- Wellness Reimbursement
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