Automotive Sales Jobs in California

An Automotive Sales professional is crucial to the automotive industry. They are primarily responsible for selling vehicles to customers, which involves understanding the features and benefits of different car models and effectively communicating this information to potential buyers. Their role also includes negotiating prices, processing necessary paperwork, and delivering excellent customer service to ensure customer satisfaction. An automotive sales professional also works closely with the finance department to determine financing solutions tailored to the customer's needs.

Important skills for this position include excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strong negotiation ability, a keen understanding of cars and their features, and great customer service skills. A high school diploma is the minimum education requirement, however, a degree in marketing, business, or a related field could be advantageous. Some dealerships may require sales professionals to be certified through the National Automobile Dealers Association. Prior to becoming an Automotive Sales professional, a person could have roles such as Sales Associate, Customer Service Representative, or Auto Mechanic, which can provide valuable experience in customer interaction and understanding of vehicles.

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Car Salesman looking for referrals

  • Corona, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Corona, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Car salesman looking for referrals. Willing to pay $100 to the referral for each unit sold. Prefer people with a huge social media presence.

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Used Car Salesperson With Experance $700 Per Car Sold

  • Studio City, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • Studio City, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Proven track record of meeting sales quotas and achieving sales goals. 4. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a customer-oriented attitude. 5....

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Automotive Retail Sales Associate

  • Ken Garff Automotive Group
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 7 hours ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 7 hours ago

Represent the dealership and Ken Garff Automotive Heres what youll need: Minimum 2 years' experience in SALES focused role, AUTO SALES highly desired but not a deal breaker....

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Automotive Sales... Top Performers look at this

  • Santa Maria, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • Santa Maria, CA
  • 1 day ago

We are seeking motivated well qualified Automotive Sales Associates with high income requirements to join our sales team. Largest Volume CDJR store in the area with the best inventory!!!...

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Auto Sales

  • Roseville, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Roseville, CA
  • 2 days ago

THE NUMBER 1 DEALER IN NORTHERN CALIFORNIA IS LOOKING FOR SALES REPS. EARN UP TO 200.000 A YEAR OR MORE. FULL BENEFITS AND 401K RETIREMENT CALL NOW FOR A LIFE CHANGING CAREER....

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New and Used Car Sales Preparation Manager

  • Palm Springs V Inc
  • Cathedral City, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Cathedral City, CA
  • 2 days ago

We are looking for an New and Used Car Sales Preparation Manager to oversee and execute our inventory and reconditioning operationfrom trade-in or purchase through front-line ready, and from new car...

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Automotive Sales Consultant

  • Sonic Automotive, Inc.
  • Roseville, CA
  • 7 days ago
  • Roseville, CA
  • 7 days ago

Job Description EchoParkAutomotive is hiring Automotive Sales Professionalsfor our dealership in Roseville, CA....

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Automotive Sales Lot Attendant

  • Ken Garff Automotive Group
  • Culver City, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Culver City, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Opportunities and pathways to grow into sales and service roles What youll do as a Sales Lot Attendant: Arrange cars on the lot and ensure car lot is neat and orderly Wash and fuel cars Compare serial...

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Automotive Sales Lot Attendant

  • Hertz
  • Inglewood, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Inglewood, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Parking and aligning cars and maintaining presentable sales lot. Responsible for managing the back-overflow lot....

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Automotive Sales Representative/Consultant Commission-Based - Big Valley Ford

  • George Gee Automotive
  • Stockton, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Stockton, CA
  • 45+ days ago

Big Valley Ford is growing and looking for a driven Automotive Sales Representative ready to build a rewarding, commissionbased career....

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Automotive Sales Inventory Manager

  • Hertz
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 90+ days ago

delivered within time SLAs Set up trucking, if required What Were Looking For: Educational Background: High School Diploma or equivalent Professional Experience: Experience in Auto dealerships and car sales...

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Luxury Automotive Sales Desert European Motorcars

  • indiGO Autogroup
  • Rancho Mirage, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Rancho Mirage, CA
  • 90+ days ago

The opportunity is for you if you have: Minimum of 3-5 years automotive sales experience preferred Excellent verbal and math skills. These skills may be tested and evaluated....

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Automotive Sales Consultant

  • Hertz
  • Norwalk, CA
  • 90+ days ago
  • Norwalk, CA
  • 90+ days ago

The Car Sales Consultant facilitates the sales & finance process, provides excellent customer service, supports lot operations and omni-channel sales....

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Salary for Automotive Sales Jobs in California

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Automotive Saless in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.9%
High School or GED
27.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.8%
Associate's Degree
13.6%
Master's Degree
9.3%
Some College
3.6%
Doctorate Degree
1.2%
Some High School
1.0%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Automotive Saless in California
None
39.8%
Less than 1 year
35.6%
8-10 years
9.8%
1-2 years
7.3%
2-4 years
6.9%
4-6 years
0.7%


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