Salesperson - Philpott Ford in Nederland, TX at Sonic Automotive
Date Posted: 3/13/2026
Job Snapshot
Nederland, TX 77627
About
Philpott Ford, a Sonic Automotive dealership, isn’t just your Ford dealership in Nederland; we’ve been a trusted staple in Southeast Texas since 1950.
We combine the reach and resources of a national automotive leader with the integrity, care, and neighborhood commitment of a hometown dealership.
With honors like the Ford Presidents Award, Readers’ Choice Awards, and the BBB Torch Award for Marketplace Trust, we strive every day to be the dealership you want to do business with for life.
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.
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. Your enthusiasm for automobiles and excellent communication skills will contribute to the success of our sales department.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner to understand customers' needs and preferences to recommend suitable vehicles.
- Conduct test drives to showcase features and performance.
- Stay up-to-date on the features, specifications, and pricing of all available vehicle models to provide accurate and detailed information about vehicles to customers.
- Guide customers through the sales process, including vehicle selection, financing options, and trade-ins.
- Negotiate and finalize sales agreements in a transparent and customer-friendly manner.
- Follow up with customers after the sale to ensure satisfaction and address any concerns.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with customers for potential repeat business and referrals.
- Collaborate with other sales team members and departments to ensure a seamless customer experience.
- Participate in sales meetings and training sessions to enhance product knowledge and sales skills.
- Work towards achieving individual and team sales targets.
- Utilize effective sales techniques to maximize sales opportunities.
- Previous sales experience in a commission or quota-drive role.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enthusiasm for automobiles and a genuine interest in helping customers.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license and a clean driving record.
- 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 checks, MVR, drug test, and valid driver license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous automotive sales experience.
- Strong negotiation and closing skills.
Compensation (Draw / Commission):
- OTE (On-Target-Earnings): $40,000 - $120,000+ / year
- If meeting and exceeding sales quotas and store goals
Schedule:
- FULL TIME
- Saturday availability required
- Sundays Off
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401k plan with company match
- Paid Time Off accrual
- Sundays off
- Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day
- Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars
- Access to our 100+ stores' inventory
- Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines