Automotive Salesperson - Philpott Toyota in Nederland, TX at Sonic Automotive

Date Posted: 6/30/2025

Job Snapshot

Employee Type: Full-time
Location: 2289 Highway 69 North
Nederland, TX 77627
Job Type: Sales
Experience: Associate

About

Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands.

At Philpott Toyota, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

Compensation (Draw / Commission):

  • Performance-based earnings range: $65,000 - $95,000+ / year

    Job Description

    As an Automotive Sales Associate, you will play a key role in assisting customers with their vehicle purchase, providing information about available models, and ensuring a positive buying experience.

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    • Proactively generate traffic to the dealership through personal outreach, referrals, social media engagement, internet leads, and walk-in opportunities.
    • Greet and assist customers in a friendly, professional manner while identifying their needs and recommending the best vehicle options.
    • Conduct engaging test drives to demonstrate key features, performance, and value.
    • Stay current on all vehicle models, trims, features, incentives, and pricing to confidently answer customer questions and guide decision-making.
    • Guide customers through the entire sales process—including selection, trade-in evaluations, and introductory discussions on financing options—ensuring clarity and satisfaction.
    • Partner with the Finance & Insurance (F&I) team to finalize deals, present financing options, and deliver a smooth and professional closing process.
    • Negotiate and close deals transparently while maximizing gross profit and delivering a customer-first experience.
    • Follow up post-sale to ensure customer satisfaction and address any concerns.
    • Build lasting relationships that lead to repeat customers and high-quality referrals.
    • Utilize consultative selling and upselling techniques to maximize every opportunity while prioritizing customer trust.
    • 1+ years of automotive sales experience.
    • Proven success of meeting or exceeding sales goals in a dealership environment. 
    • Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer service skills.
    • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
    • All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
    • All applicants must be able to demonstrate ability to pass pre-employment testing to include background check, drug test, Motor Vehicle Report check, and have a valid driver's license. 

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Previous Toyota experience.

    Compensation (Draw / Commission):

    • Performance-based earnings range: $65,000 - $95,000+ / year
      • Actual earnings depend on performance. High-performing sales professionals who consistently meet and exceed store and corporate goals often earn well above this range.

    Schedule:

    • FULL TIME
    • Sundays Always Off
    • Saturday Availability Required

    Perks & Benefits:

    • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
    • 401(k) with Company Match
    • Paid Time Off that Grows with You
    • Sundays Always Off
    • Closed on Thanksgiving & Christmas
    • Employee Pricing on Purchases & Leases
    • Free & Discounted Gym Membership Options
    • Exclusive Travel Deals on Hotels, Rentals & Airfare
    • Career Growth in a Fortune 500 Company

     

    All your information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines

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