Job description
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 dealership experience and building long-term relationships.
Self-motivated: Goal-oriented, coachable, and comfortable working in a performance-driven car sales environment. Technology: Comfortable using computers, digital retail tools, and CRM systems to manage leads and follow-ups. Valid driver’s license: Required with an acceptable driving record.
Benefits
Competitive pay: Base salary plus commission (earning potential based on performance).
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k); paid time off. Employee discounts: Vehicle, service, and parts discounts. Career growth: Advancement opportunities within Murgado Ford of Chicago and the Murgado Automotive Group. Training: Ongoing product and sales training to help you succeed in automotive sales. Team environment: Supportive, performance-driven culture.
Why Join Murgado Ford of Chicago? Reputation: Be part of a trusted brand with a reputation for excellence in customer service. Community: Join a company that values its employees and contributes to the local community. Innovation: Work with a leading automotive group that embraces new technologies and industry trends.
Search keywords: automotive sales, auto sales, car sales, retail auto sales, car salesman, car sales representative, Ford sales associate. How to Apply: Ready to drive your career forward? Apply today and become a key member of the Murgado Ford of Chicago team!