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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Auto Salesperson

  • Scotts Valley, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Scotts Valley, CA
  • 2 days ago

Canepa is looking to expand our sales department and add another member to our team!...

Automotive Sales Consultant $4000-$12,000 per month

  • Santa Maria, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • Santa Maria, CA
  • 2 days ago

Santa Maria Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is seeking a motivated Individual to join our sales team. Auto sales experience not necessary we will train the right candidate and offer a monthly guarantee....

Car Sales Consultant

  • Roseville, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • Roseville, CA
  • 3 days ago

Continuous utilization of all trained sales skills, maintaining clean paperwork and missing documents recovery, support the finance process to achieve strong Finance & Insurance PVR....

New Car Sales Consultant

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 5 days ago

Crevier BMW, a Penske Automotive Group dealership located in Santa Ana, CA, is looking for New Car Sales Consultants to join our team and deliver extraordinary customer experiences.** **JOIN OUR TEAM...

Auto sales person

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 5 days ago

Auto sales person (van nuys) super select cars 7027 van Nuys Blvd compensation: in person to be agree employment type: experience level: mid level job title: Auto sales person Auto sales person with...

MAZDA Auto Sales Consultant

  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 days ago
  • Sacramento, CA
  • 5 days ago

Immediate opening for Auto Sales Consultant Qualifications The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, previous sales experience (in any industry), excellent customer service skills, a confident...

New Car Sales Consultant

  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 6 days ago
  • Santa Ana, CA
  • 6 days ago

that impact retail automotive sales Computer proficiency Good communication skills both oral and written with the ability to effectively communicate via face-to-face, phone, or by other means of communication...

Automotive Sales Consultant

  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 10 days ago
  • San Bernardino, CA
  • 10 days ago

Martin Automotive Group is seeking an automotive Sales Consultants for our San Bernardino dealership! We are adding multiple new sales professionals to grow our team....

Automotive Sales Representative Miramar Car Center, San Diego, California

  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 days ago
  • San Diego, CA
  • 11 days ago

Ready to advance your automotive sales career in California?...

Automotive Sales

  • Fresno, CA
  • 15 days ago
  • Fresno, CA
  • 15 days ago

un Automotive Sales Fresno Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Fiat 6162 N....

Automotive Retail Sales Associate

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 16 days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 16 days 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....

Automotive Sales Consultant

  • Roseville, CA
  • 23 days ago
  • Roseville, CA
  • 23 days ago

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

Automotive Sales Consultant

  • La Mesa, CA
  • 25 days ago
  • La Mesa, CA
  • 25 days ago

Understand selling and utilize the selling process, following the established sales systems. Effectively sell all products and services, as required by the General Manager....

Automotive Sales Consultant

  • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
  • 30+ days ago

Apply Job Type Full-time Description Automotive Sales Consultant Rancho Santa Margarita Honda is seeking Sales Consultant with the ability to manage sales leads, maintain records of sales prospects,...

Automotive Sales_3

  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 45+ days ago
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • 45+ days ago

The qualified Automotive Sales Representative will have five or more years of experience. The candidate who joins our team will be an accomplished Sales Professional....

Demographic Data for California

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Salary for Automotive Sales Jobs in California

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireAutomotiveProfessionals research efforts.

Highest Education Level

Automotive Saless in California offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
29.7%
High School or GED
28.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
13.8%
Associate's Degree
13.5%
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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