Lum's Auto Center

Automotive Sales Associate

Lum's Auto Center  •  $43k - $125k/yr  •  Walla Walla, WA (Onsite)  •  3 months ago
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Job Description

Job Location: Walla Walla Toyota - Walla Walla, WA 99362
Position Type: Full TimeEducation
Level: Not Specified
Salary Range: $43,000.00 - $125,000.00 Commission/year
Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: SalesAutomotive Sales Associate (Bilingual Preferred)
We are a high volume, fast paced, rapidly growing Dealership Group. With continued prosperity and growth, we have a current opportunity with our Sales Team! Walla Walla Toyota in Walla Walla, Washington is looking to grow their Sales team and we want you! No automotive experience is necessary, we will train you for success!  We are seeking driven individuals who are motivated to meet goals; our top performers make over 150K a year!
At Walla Walla Toyota we strive to make every customer a customer for life. Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated. Every employee at Walla Walla Toyota is critical to our success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award-winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years.  We make the buying and ownership experience as easy and as enjoyable as possible. Our team is committed to providing our customers with the best vehicle ownership experience from purchase to maintenance and repair. Walla Walla Toyota is committed to giving back to the local community with sponsorships to the Walla Walla Public Schools Foundation, Walla Walla Police Foundation, and Blue Mountain Action Council, to name a few.
To be successful as a Sales Associate, top candidates will be fun, loyal, empathetic, professional and personable individuals, with a passion for great customer service.

Essential Duties
- Sells and delivers a minimum number of vehicles per month.
- Writes complete sales orders and processes paperwork in accordance with dealership policies.
- Utilizes dealership sales control and follow-up systems.
- Attends product and sales training courses as requested by sales manager.
- Keeps up-to-date on new products and services within the industry.
- Maintains an owner follow-up system that encourages repeat and referral business and contributes to customer satisfaction.
- Maintains a prospect development system.
- Satisfies the transportation needs of vehicle purchasers.
- Approaches, greets, and offers assistance or direction to any customer who enters the dealership showroom or sales lot.
- Assists customers in selecting a vehicle by asking questions and listening carefully to their responses.
- Explains fully product performance, application and benefits to prospects.
- Describes all optional equipment available for customer purchase.
- Offers test drives to all prospects. Follows dealership procedure to obtain proper identification from customer prior to test drive.
- Exhibits high level of commitment to customer satisfaction.
- Knows and understands the federal, state, and local laws which govern retail automobile sales.
- Establishes personal income goals that are consistent with dealership standards of productivity, and devises a strategy to meet those goals.
- Keeps abreast of new products, features, accessories, etc., and their benefits to customers.
- Knows and understands equity and values, and is able to explain depreciation to the customer.
- Ensures that the sales manager has an opportunity to meet each customer.
- Turns 100 percent of closed deals to finance and insurance manager, along with properly completed paperwork (insurance information, trade title etc.).
- Prepares sold vehicles for customer delivery prior to customer arrival.
- Delivers vehicles to customers, ensuring that the customer understands the vehicle's operating features, warranty and paperwork.
- Introduces customers to service department personnel to emphasize to them the quality and efficiency of service repairs and maintenance available in the dealership's service department.
- Schedules first service appointment.
- Follows up on all post delivery items, tag/title work, “we-owes” and special requests to be sure that all customer expectations are met.
- Reviews and analyzes actions at the end of each day, week, month and year to determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively.
- Attends sales meetings.
- Conducts business in an ethical and professional manner.
- Maintains professional appearance.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Sales Consultants will receive:
- 5-day work week
- Comprehensive training
- Advancement opportunities
- Great Pay Plan, no earning cap!
- Enthusiastic and Fun working environment
Sales Consultant

Qualifications:
- Must have a valid Driver’s License, in good standing
- Professional appearance
- Positive, friendly, empathetic attitude
- Communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Willing to undergo a background check and drug screening
We value our employees, and our aggressive pay plan and benefits reflect this!
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $3500.00 per month guaranteed salary while you train
Benefits:
- Health insurance (Employer currently pays 90% of premium for employee only base plan)
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401k (after one year of employment)
- Employee Discounts
- Paid Time Off/Holidays
- Holiday Savings Plan
- Employee Demo Program
- Employer Donation Matching
- Employee Referral Program
Schedule:
- 8-hour shift
- Day shift, to include Saturdays

Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Required)
- No auto sales experience needed
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred, but not required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Lum Family of Dealerships. CARS. KINDNESS. COMMUNITY.

QualificationsSales Consultant

Qualifications:
- Professional appearance
- Positive, friendly, empathetic attitude
- Communication skills
- Basic computer skills
- Must have a valid Driver’s License, in good standing
- Willing to undergo a background check and drug screening
Lum's Auto Center

About Lum's Auto Center

For over 55 years, Lum’s Auto Center has proudly served the Oregon Coast and surrounding communities as a trusted, family-owned dealership. Located in Warrenton, OR, we offer a diverse lineup of new Toyota, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles, as well as a wide range of quality pre-owned cars, trucks, and SUVs.

At Lum’s, we’re more than just a dealership—we’re a team of dedicated professionals focused on providing exceptional customer care. Our expert service department is staffed by certified technicians committed to keeping your vehicle in peak condition with genuine parts and top-tier repairs.

We take pride in building lasting relationships, supporting our local community, and delivering an experience that goes beyond the transaction. Whether you're exploring your next vehicle or scheduling trusted service, Lum’s Auto Center is your one-stop destination on the Oregon Coast.

Industry
Automotive & Mobility
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Warrenton, Oregon
Year Founded
1969
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