Sales Valet - Mercedes Benz of Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek, CA at Sonic Automotive
Date Posted: 3/20/2024
Job Snapshot
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
About
At Mercedes Benz of Walnut Creek, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally.
Our 100+ dealerships are concerned with more than moving inventory; they're committed to your success and invested in your future. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.
Sonic Automotive is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive retailers in the country with over 120 dealerships nationwide...
It's time to make the most important move of your career. From our cooperative, team-based approach to our more than 1,000 internal advancements each year, it's easy to see the difference.
When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.
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What entry level position can help you get on a path into having a sales career making an average of $100k/year with no degree, no experience, and immediate employee perks?
The Sales Valet role at Mercedes-Benz of Walnut Creek...
More than half of our 160 employees have had an internal promotion at our dealership. Many of our leadership team members were promoted from within our company. Our General Manager started in the automotive industry as a porter. (And no, his dad does not own the company)
Do we have fun or are we like every other dealership?
You tell us. These are some things that differentiate us from everyone else:
- PB&J bar, noodle station, cereal station
- Ping pong tournaments
- Monthly kick off lunches to feed our awesome employees and acknowledge our top performers in each department
- Community events
- Monthly employee events
- Celebrity clientele
- And so much more!
How do we rank amongst other Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the Bay Area?
- We are the #1 New and Pre-owned Mercedes-Benz dealership in Northern CA.
- We are the #1 EQ Mercedes-Benz dealership in the country.
Job Description
Summary
The Sales Valet will be responsible in maintaining the dealership’s appearance, assisting with vehicle movement, and delivering exceptional customer service.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Move and park vehicles in the dealership premises and to maintain flow of traffic
- Drives vehicles to and from service lane, service stalls, and parking lot as needed.
- Keep the dealership lot, driveways, and sidewalks clean, organized, and presentable
- Provide excellent customer service when interacting with customers and directing them to the appropriate personnel
- Support sales and service departments with various tasks as required (i.e., Replenish vehicle fluids and minor vehicle assistance tasks)
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures and immediately report any and all accidents to a manager or supervisor.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
- Physically able to drive and move vehicles
- Strong attention to detail to maintain the dealership’s professional appearance
- Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Must be authorized to work in the USA
- Must be willing to undergo pre-employment compliance requirements: Drug testing, background check, MVR.
Preferred Experience:
- Previous experience in a similar role or automotive industry is preferred
- Basic knowledge of vehicles is a plus
Compensation (Hourly):
- $16.00 - $20.00 / hour
*The Porter Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges. Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of between sixteen and twenty dollars an hour*
Schedule:
- Full-time (40 hours)
- 2 days off a week
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid Time Off accrual
- Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company
*All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines*