Product Specialist/Sales Associate - Colonial Nissan

Carter Myers Automotive

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Rio, Virginia

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Sales Associate is responsible for greeting customers, identifying their vehicle needs, and guiding them through the sales process. They must also maintain a clean showroom environment and coordinate test drives while providing clear information about vehicles and financing.

Qualifications

Colonial Nissan is seeking a friendly and driven Sales Associate. The role involves assisting customers, understanding their needs, and guiding them through the sales process. The position requires at least one year of customer-facing experience, excellent communication skills, basic computer literacy, and a valid driver's license, with comprehensive training provided.

Job Description

Description

Location:  CMA's Colonial Nissan 

Position Overview:  CMA's Colonial Nissan is looking for an enthusiastic and driven Sales Associate to join our team. As a Sales Associate, you will be responsible for assisting customers in finding the right vehicle to meet their needs, guiding them through the sales process, and ensuring an outstanding customer experience. Whether you are an experienced automotive sales professional or looking to start a career in the industry, we provide the training and support to help you succeed!

About Carter Myers Automotive (CMA)

Carter Myers Automotive is a family and employee-owned company proudly serving Virginia, Maryland, West Virginia, and North Carolina since 1924. Our locations include Charlottesville, VA; Lexington Park, MD; Lynchburg, VA; Martinsburg, WV; Richmond, VA; Rocky Mount, NC; Staunton, VA; Williamsburg, VA; and Winchester, VA. CMA represents top brands including Toyota, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Lincoln, Nissan, Subaru, Volkswagen, Volvo, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Ford, and Buick.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Greet and assist customers in a friendly, professional manner
  • Learn customer needs and provide helpful information about our vehicles and services
  • Coordinate test drives and explain features with clarity and patience
  • Work closely with teammates and management to ensure a smooth, positive customer experience
  • Stay up to date on inventory, pricing, and basic financing options (training provided)
  • Use our tools and systems to track interactions and follow up when needed
  • Maintain a clean, welcoming showroom environment

Why Join Our Team

  • Comprehensive training – No prior auto experience needed
  • Consistent support from management and peers
  • Stable hours and a reliable paycheck
  • Growth opportunities within the company
  • Positive team culture focused on customer care, ethics, and excellence 

Benefits

  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Competitive insurance benefits including medical, dental, vision, employer paid life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and employee assistance program
  • 401k plan with company matching
  • Paid Time Off and Holiday pay
  • Associate discounts on vehicle purchases, parts, and service
  • Paid maternity leave after one year of employment
  • Closed on Sunday

Requirements

Qualifications

  • At least one year of experience working in a customer-facing role
  • Friendly, patient, and customer-focused mindset
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Willingness to learn and grow professionally
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Must have a valid driver’s license

Carters Myers Automotive provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a drug screening and background check.

Carter Myers Automotive

Carter Myers Automotive (CMA) is a family and employee-owned business serving Central Virginia since 1924. We have dealerships across Virginia as well as West Virginia, North Carolina and soon in Maryland, representing 18 new car brands with more than 3000 new and used vehicles in stock. Our technicians are ASE Certified Virginia State Inspectors and our wholesale parts network extends throughout the region. We move lives forward for our associates, customers and communities. We are always hiring! Our company is unique, in that associates earn ownership through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Started in 1979, our ESOP has grown through the belief that shared ownership means shared success. Everyone you encounter at CMA has a vested interest in the company, at no cost to them. Our brand promise is "Owners Just Do More!"​ CMA started as Stockdell-Myers Hardware in Petersburg, Virginia. We specialized in machine parts and built cars from kits to sell through the store. In 1924, once the assembly line had changed the industry, we reincorporated as Petersburg Motor Company. Our first President was H. Carter Myers. He, his sister and his son kept the business going through the Great Depression and World War II. Our founder's grandson, H. Carter Myers III, joined the company in 1968 and we continued to grow. Today, the 4th generation of the Myers family is our President and CEO. The first woman to lead CMA, Liza Myers Borches has followed in her father's, grandfather's, and great grandfather's footsteps. After more than 100 years in the industry, our core values remain the same: Honesty, Integrity, Customer Service, and Community Involvement. Learn more at www.CMAcars.com.
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