Sales Associate / Finance Trainee

Overview

Looking for a job that combines competitive pay with good culture? Have you been considering the automotive industry but don’t know how to break in? Are you a car enthusiast and have experience working in a fast‑pace environment? If you answered yes to any of these questions, we want to talk to you. Apply today to join a winning team!

Location & Position

Classic Ford – SmithfieldSmithfield, NCFull Time

Benefits

• 60 Days Paid Training
• Health, Dental, Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Great work environment
• Opportunity for rapid advancement

Responsibilities

• Approach, greet, and offer assistance or direction to any customer who enters the dealership showroom or sales lot.
• Assist customers in selecting a vehicle by asking questions and listening carefully to their responses.
• Explain product performance, application, and benefits to prospects.
• Describe all optional equipment available for customer purchase.
• Build strong rapport with customers.
• Perform high‑quality, professional, and knowledgeable presentation and demonstration of new/used vehicles.
• Learn to overcome objections, close sales, and perform all other steps of the sales process in accordance with company standards.
• Report to the Sales Manager regarding objectives, planned activities, reviews, and analyses.

Requirements

• Comfortable with compensation based on commission sales.
• Enthusiastic with high energy throughout the sales workday.
• Outgoing with a friendly personality, especially while handling objections & negotiating pricing.
• Must have a clean & valid driver’s license.
• Must be willing to submit to a background check for employment.

About the Dealership

Mills Auto Group is family‑owned and operated for the past 20 years, growing from one store to 37. The team is dedicated and motivated, with many leaders having started in entry‑level roles. We promote from within, provide career development, host employee appreciation events, and support community initiatives such as the Boys and Girls Club, Wounded Warriors, and Support Future Leaders. We also help employees pursue further education through our Degrees at Work program.