Sales Consultant — Oakland Kia (New Ownership)
Job Summary
Oakland Kia is under new ownership — and it's part of something bigger. Oakland Acura, the Bay Area's #1 EV dealer in 2025 for Acura and the #1 NSX dealer in the world, has acquired Oakland Kia and is bringing the same playbook, processes, and culture that built that success to this new location. This isn't a turnaround story — it's a rapid growth story, and we're hiring the team that will write the next chapter.
As a Sales Consultant, you'll be the face of that transformation. You'll engage customers, understand their needs, and guide them to the right vehicle — all while helping build a store that reflects the standards of excellence Oakland Acura is known for. Your energy and drive will directly shape the customer experience and the growth of a brand-new operation backed by a proven winner.
What You'll Do
- Greet customers warmly and guide them through vehicle selection based on their needs and budget
- Present and sell our full lineup, along with financing and protection products, using the same customer-first approach that made Oakland Acura #1 in the Bay Area
- Accurately process transactions and paperwork with attention to detail
- Handle customer inquiries on vehicles, pricing, financing, and trade-ins with professionalism and clarity
- Support the finance process by explaining options and assisting with applications
- Work as part of a team building a new dealership culture from the ground up
- Take ownership of personal sales goals while contributing to team and store targets
What Makes Us Different
- Backed by Oakland Acura's proven leadership — the Bay Area's #1 EV dealer (2025) and #1 NSX dealer worldwide
- Ground-floor opportunity: help launch and shape a brand-new store as part of a rapidly expanding group
- Incredible benefits, plus training and advancement paths into other roles across the organization
- PTO and holiday pay
- State-of-the-art facility with cutting-edge sales tools and processes
Job Type: Full-time
Compensation: $60,000–$150,000/year expected (commission-driven)
Experience
- Prior retail sales or customer service experience preferred, not required — we'll train the right attitude
- Automotive sales experience is a plus but not required
- Basic math skills for accurate transaction handling
- Comfort with CRM or point-of-sale systems is a plus; training provided
- Strong communication skills and a positive, proactive attitude
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Be part of the team bringing a #1 track record to Oakland's newest dealership. Apply today and help us build something big from day one.
Pay: $60,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
