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 package: 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! Murgado Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. Murgado Automotive Group does not discriminate in employment on account of race/ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation/transgender status, age disability, martial/parental status, citizenship status, military status, political affiliation and/or beliefs, pregnancy, order of protection status or other non-merit status. We are an employer who participates in the E-verify program with the Department of Homeland and Security.