Automotive Sales Associate at Ford

Automotive Sales Associate (Car Sales / Retail Auto Sales) – Murgado Ford of Chicago
Murgado Ford of Chicago (Murgado Automotive Group) is hiring an Automotive Sales Associate to join our high-performing car sales team. If you’re a motivated sales professional who enjoys fast-paced retail environments and wants to build a career in auto sales, this role offers training, support, and strong earning potential. You’ll work directly with customers as a consultative car salesman / car sales representative, helping them find the right Ford vehicle, financing, and options—while delivering an exceptional dealership experience.
 
Key Responsibilities (Automotive Sales):
Customer engagement: Greet and assist customers, identify needs, and provide a professional, consultative car salesman experience from first contact to delivery.
Product knowledge: Learn Ford vehicles, trims, technology, warranties, and competitive comparisons.
Sales process: Manage test drives, trade-in appraisals (as applicable), pricing discussions, and purchase paperwork in partnership with managers and finance.
Financing & protection products: Introduce financing options and coordinate with the finance team to support a smooth close.
Follow-up & relationship building: Maintain communication to ensure satisfaction, answer questions, and generate repeat and referral car sales.
Goal achievement: Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly automotive sales targets.
CRM & lead management: Use CRM tools to track opportunities, appointments, and your auto sales pipeline.
Training & teamwork: Participate in ongoing training and collaborate with sales, service, and finance to deliver a great customer experience.
 
Qualifications (Retail Auto Sales):
Sales experience: Prior experience is preferred but not required (customer service, retail sales, or auto sales experience is a plus).
Communication: Clear, confident communication and active listening skills.
Customer-first mindset: Commitment to delivering a great deale...