Sales Consultant | Audi Oakland | No Automotive Experience Required | $50,000 - $150,000+ per year | Full Benefits Package
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Veterans encouraged to apply
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Related Fields: real estate, high-end retail, airline, hotel, restaurant, mortgage lending, hospitality
You want to sell something you are proud of. Work with a team that follows through. And build a career — not just hit a quota.
Audi Oakland, part of Swickard Automotive Group, is hiring Sales Consultants to join our guest-first team. We are not looking for the classic hard-sell personality. We are looking for people who are curious, prepared, and genuinely care about helping guests make great decisions.
Hospitality experience counts. Automotive experience is a plus — not a requirement.
How We Operate
We win through preparation and follow-through — not pressure.
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Consistent traffic driven by multi-store marketing and Audi brand reputation
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Modern CRM tools and playbooks built by top performers — you are not starting from zero
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Clear hand-off processes between sales, finance, and delivery so nothing falls through the cracks
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Leadership that coaches and gives direct feedback — we invest in your development
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A team that treats every guest the way we would want to be treated
What You Will Do
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Prepare for every appointment — know the product, know the guest, respect their time
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Guide guests through the full sales process with clarity: options, pricing, financing, and timelines
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Conduct product demonstrations and test drives that highlight what makes Audi exceptional
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Track every interaction in the CRM and follow up consistently to build lasting relationships
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Negotiate with integrity — find the right deal for the guest and the dealership
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Support dealership goals through professional presentation and adherence to our standards
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Partner closely with Finance to ensure a seamless delivery experience
Qualifications:
Must have:
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A hospitality mindset — kindness, optimism, empathy, integrity, and follow-through
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Strong communication and active listening skills
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Comfort with digital tools and consistent CRM discipline
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Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Strong plus:
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1+ year of sales, hospitality, or customer-facing experience
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Passion for the Audi brand and luxury automotive
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Proven track record of 12-15+ units per month or comparable performance metrics
Compensation and Benefits
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Pay: $50,000 - $150,000+ annually based on performance — top producers exceed the ceiling
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Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life, and pet insurance
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Optional disability coverage
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401(k) retirement plan
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Paid holidays and PTO
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Training: Ongoing paid training — Audi product knowledge, CRM, and sales process
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Growth: Career path with real progression into Finance, Management, and Leadership roles
Your Career Path at Swickard
This is not a dead-end role. It is a launchpad. High performers move fast here. The path is real.
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Sales Consultant — master the Audi product and Swickard's guest experience standards
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Senior Consultant / Team Lead — mentor others, take on more complex deals
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Finance Manager, Sales Manager, or General Manager — for those who want to lead
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40+ rooftops and premium brands across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii — room to grow
About Swickard Automotive Group
Founded in 2014. Grown to 40+ rooftops and nearly 3,000 team members. Consistently ranked among the fastest-growing dealership groups in the US by Automotive News.
We are a hospitality company that happens to sell cars. That means we hold ourselves to a higher standard — for our guests and for each other. Brands include BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche, Lexus, Audi, Land Rover, Volvo, and more.
Most people dread buying a car. We are here to change that. It starts with the people on our floor.
