Automotive Retail Sales Associate

Ken Garff Automotive Group

Last Updated: 6/30/2026 10:31:08 AM

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Current Days Open
27
Reqs Seen
5
Current Min Salary
$3,500.00 (Monthly)
Current Max Salary
$8,000.00 (Monthly)
Historical Time to Fill
22.8
First Seen
1/21/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$3,500.00 (Monthly)
6/30/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$8,000.00 (Monthly)
6/30/2026

Full Job Description

Considering a career with Ken Garff Automotive Group means you are in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor)! Were not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we are pretty darn proud of that. We are out to do things differently and want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work! Lexus of Santa Barbara, a Ken Garff Automotive Dealership, is currently looking for a talented Automotive Sales Consultant (Associate) that aligns with our core values and acts with respect, intelligence, greatness, honesty and teamwork. As a group, we aim to become the most esteemed automotive group by treating people R.I.G.H.T and creating lifetime customers! Heres why youll want to work here: Paid training and real career growth Industry leading schedule (5-day work weeks) Competitive compensation package Average $3500-$8,000/monthly = Min. wage hourly rate + commissions/bonuses w/ top making 6 figures** Great people with a great culture Paid Time Off and 401k with Company match Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term disability, AD&D and Life Insurance Year-end bonus program for all employees (Garff Giveback) Employee discounts on Vehicle Purchase, Parts, Service and More! **The pay scale above is the compensation range that the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position. Within this range, individual pay is determined by several factors including, but not limited to, specific skills, relevant work experience, relevant education and/or training, and performance related bonuses and incentives. Here's what you'll be doing: Lead customers through the sales process including vehicle/car selection, test drive, personalization, financing and paperwork Perform high-quality, professional, and knowledgeable presentation and demonstration of new and used vehicles/cars Use Customer Relationship Management tool to effectively track all customer interactions Effectively educate customers on Ken Garff Benefits Present customer Deal Structure and additional finance products Follow up with customers and maintain high customer satisfaction Develop additional sales skills and techniques through ongoing training and instruction utilizing Ken Garff University Complete any and all ongoing training modules to keep abreast new vehicle products, features, accessories, etc. Represent the dealership and Ken Garff Automotive Heres what youll need: Minimum 2 years' experience in SALES focused role, AUTO SALES highly desired but not a deal breaker. WILL TRAIN in AUTO SALES Strong communication skills, written and verbal Must be 18 years or older and be authorized to work in the U.S High School Diploma or equivalent A valid in-state driver's license and a good driving record, per company standards We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (( We Hear You )) #INDOTHER You're in for a great ride (excuse the car metaphor) We're not your standard dealership or group of dealerships and we're pretty darn proud of that. We're out to do things differently. We want to consistently change, grow, and progress. For that reason, our employees are proud of where they work. Our history is rich in the tradition of doing things differently. It began with Ken Garff himself. It continued through all of those who followed Ken and is alive and thriving today.

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