Automotive Job Opening at Dahl Ford Davenport
Dahl Ford Davenport is Dahl Proud — our commitment to strength, grit, discipline, drive, innovation and compassion
has helped us become the No. 1 dealership in the Quad Cities for more than a decade. We consider
customers our friends and family, and we go above and beyond to provide exceptional care and service
every time someone visits us. That’s what we like to call the Dahl Difference. If you have these
same qualities and want to start a rewarding career, then check out the job openings we have below
at our Ford dealer in Davenport. We can’t wait to meet you!
Sales Associate at Dahl Ford Davenport
The Sales Associate focuses on the sales traffic for the new and pre-owned departments of the
dealership. The Sales Associate acts as the essential communications link between the client and the
dealership. They must be friendly, articulate, enthusiastic and a self-motivated team player with
outstanding communication skills, a positive attitude and an excellent work ethic. This is a
full-time position and 40-hour work week, with compensation at $15 per hour. Required knowledge,
skills and abilities include:
- Enthusiastic with high energy throughout the sales work day
- Prepared to be mentored by senior team members and grow
- Eager to learn about the automotive industry and help customers
- Ready to hit the ground running on learning new vehicles and products
- Outgoing and resourceful with a friendly personality
- Have quality customer service skills
- Possess strong communication skills with customers and team members
Responsibilities & Duties
- Assist customers in selecting a vehicle by asking questions and listening carefully to their
responses Direct clients to tools available for reviewing vehicle options, packages and features
Prepare and present vehicles so latest technology is enabled and ready for display (Bluetooth®,
navigation, hybrid tools, etc.)
- Explain product performance and benefits
- Present, demonstrate and build value around all optional equipment and accessories available for
customer purchase
- Build strong rapport with customers
- Perform high-quality, professional and knowledgeable presentation and demonstration of new and
pre-owned vehicles
- Work closely with Sales Management on pricing associated with different models and their
respective options
- Assist Customer Care with appointments they have set for vehicle demonstrations and
presentations
- Prepare email or text data for clients as requested, in advance of scheduled appointments, to
ensure clients are informed before they walk into the dealership
- Developing a thorough understanding and demonstrating adherence to the dealerships policies and
procedures
- Demonstrating the ability to interact effectively with dealer personnel at all levels
- Maintains strict confidentiality of confidential personal information of our customers in
compliance with the Federal Trade Commission Safeguards Rule, implementing the provisions of the
Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act as they pertain to automotive dealerships
- Maintaining a professional code of conduct at all times.
- Performs other duties as assigned — any other duties required by Sales Management that are
reasonably within the capabilities of the person and are aimed at achieving the company’s
objectives and goals.
