<p>About LaFontaine Ford Grand Blanc</p> <p>LaFontaine Ford Grand Blanc is part of the award-winning LaFontaine Automotive Group, a trusted name with 54 retail franchises and 34 locations across Michigan. Founded in 1980, we are committed to building lifelong relationships by connecting families and strengthening communities through a personalized automotive experience.</p> <p>We are passionate about our company culture, employee growth, and community involvement. We offer a welcoming work environment that promotes from within and supports employee well-being.</p> <p>Job Details</p> <ul> <li>Salary: Competitive Compensation </li><li>Job Type: Full Time </li><li>Location: Grand Blanc, MI 48507 (In-person) </li><li>Work Hours: Typical dealership hours, including weekends as needed </li></ul> <p>Position Overview</p> <p>As an Automotive Sales Consultant, you will play a key role in driving sales by understanding customer needs and effectively demonstrating vehicle features. You will be responsible for developing potential buyers, closing sales, and delivering a high level of customer service.</p> <p>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Greet customers and identify their vehicle preferences. </li><li>Explain features and demonstrate vehicle operation both in the showroom and on test drives. </li><li>Recommend optional equipment to enhance customer satisfaction. </li><li>Research availability of vehicle models and optional features. </li><li>Collaborate with Sales Manager to finalize pricing, including taxes, trade-in allowances, and financing options. </li><li>Prepare required sales paperwork and credit applications. </li><li>Deliver new vehicles to customers, ensuring they understand operation, warranty, and documentation. </li><li>Maintain a prospect development system to build a customer base. </li><li>Stay informed about new products, features, and accessories. </li><li>Attend sales meetings and training sessions as scheduled. </li><li>Adhere to company policies and procedures, meeting or exceeding sales goals. </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <ul> <li>Frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions. </li><li>Occasional use of hands for handling, reaching, kneeling, or climbing. </li><li>Regular standing, talking, hearing, walking, and sitting. </li><li>Possible exposure to exhaust fumes or airborne particles. </li><li>Occasional lifting or moving of items up to 10 pounds. </li><li>Vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision. </li></ul> <p>Our Mission and Core Values</p> <p>To build lifelong relationships that connect families, strengthen communities, and personalize the automotive experience.</p> <p>Core Values: Accountability, Responsibility, Respect, Communication, Teamwork, Passion.</p> <p>LaFontaine Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.</p> <ul> <li>High school diploma or GED required. </li><li>Valid driver's license with a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report (MVR). </li><li>Previous experience in sales, hospitality, or customer service. </li><li>Ability to understand and interpret business-related documents and instructions. </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills including report and correspondence writing. </li><li>Competency in presenting information and responding to customer inquiries effectively. </li><li>Problem-solving skills to handle various situations with limited standardization. </li><li>Willingness to attend off-site training and sales meetings as required. </li></ul> <p>WHAT WE OFFER:</p> <ul> <li>Tremendous product & inventory </li><li>Ongoing company-wide training </li><li>Strong company reputation </li><li>Growth opportunities </li><li>Professional, enthusiastic & supportive working environment </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. We reserve the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.</p> <p>We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.</p> <p>We Would Really Like To Hear From You!</p>