Product Specialist | Automotive Sales Consultant

Dealership

L0499 Elder Ford of Tampa

Turn your sales and customer service skills into a career with one of Tampa’s premier Ford dealerships.

Elder Ford of Tampa is looking for motivated, customer-focused Automotive Sales Consultants to join our sales team.

Whether you have previous automotive sales experience or a strong background in sales, retail, hospitality, or customer service, we’re interested in professionals who know how to connect with people, build relationships, and deliver a great experience.

Represent the iconic Ford brand while building your career with a dealership backed by the resources and opportunities of a Fortune 500 company. If you’re driven by results, enjoy working with customers, and are ready for your next opportunity in automotive sales, we’d like to meet you.

What You'll Do

• Welcome customers and provide a professional, customer-focused dealership experience.
• Identify customer needs and provide knowledgeable vehicle and product presentations.
• Conduct vehicle demonstrations and test drives.
• Build relationships with prospective and existing customers through consistent follow-up.
• Generate new business through prospecting, referrals, appointments, and customer outreach.
• Maintain accurate customer information and sales activity in the CRM.
• Stay current on Ford vehicles, features, pricing, incentives, and manufacturer promotions.
• Guide customers through the sales process from initial contact through vehicle delivery.
• Participate in ongoing sales, product, and customer service training.
• Work collaboratively with the sales team to achieve individual and dealership goals.

What You'll Bring

• Previous sales or customer service experience.
• Automotive dealership or car sales experience is a plus, but not required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A professional, customer-focused approach.
• Self-motivation with a goal-oriented mindset.
• Comfortable using computers, CRM systems, and other sales technology.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Valid driver’s license.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

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Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at** **totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com

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About Us

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

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High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.