The posting
Automotive Internet Sales Associate
Customer Experience Focus | Lead Generation | High-Energy Sales Opportunity
Krause Auto Group
Be the First Impression. Build Relationships. Drive Sales Success.
Krause Auto Group is seeking an enthusiastic, customer-focused Automotive Internet Sales Associate to become the first point of contact for prospective customers. In this role, you'll engage customers through phone, text, email, chat, and online inquiries—building relationships, scheduling appointments, and helping drive vehicle sales.
If you enjoy helping people, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are motivated by performance and customer satisfaction, this is an outstanding opportunity to build a long-term career with a growing automotive organization.
For over 30 years, Krause Auto Group has built its reputation on customer satisfaction, employee growth, and promoting from within. We believe our employees are more than just a number—we support individual development, encourage advancement opportunities, and celebrate success stories across every department.
With a portfolio of world-class automotive brands including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Lincoln, Hyundai, Genesis, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Rolls-Royce, Koenigsegg, McLaren, and Lotus across multiple states, you’ll be joining a fast-paced organization with long-term career growth opportunities.
Why You'll Love It Here
- Free Health Insurance Option Available
- 401(k) with Company Match
- HSA Company Contributions
- Dental & Vision Insurance Available
- Paid Vacation, PTO & Holidays
- Career Advancement Opportunities—we promote from within
- Employee Discounts on Vehicles, Parts & Service
- Family-Owned and Operated Culture
- Long-Term Career Stability
- Ongoing Training and Professional Development
- Competitive Compensation with Performance Incentives
What You'll Do
As an Automotive Internet Sales Associate, you'll help create an outstanding customer experience while converting online and phone inquiries into showroom appointments and vehicle sales opportunities.
Customer Communication
- Respond quickly to internet, phone, text, chat, and third-party leads
- Build rapport with customers through friendly, professional communication
- Answer vehicle, pricing, financing, and dealership questions accurately
- Qualify customer needs, trade information, timeline, and purchasing goals
- Deliver an exceptional first impression with every interaction
Appointment Setting & Lead Management
- Schedule qualified showroom appointments for the sales team
- Confirm upcoming appointments and follow up with customers before their visit
- Re-engage customers who missed appointments or have not yet purchased
- Coordinate with Sales Consultants to ensure every customer receives a seamless showroom experience
- Help maximize appointment show rates through proactive communication
CRM & Customer Follow-Up
- Maintain accurate customer records within the CRM system
- Document every customer interaction, appointment, and follow-up activity
- Complete all assigned CRM tasks and maintain organized lead management
- Execute dealership follow-up campaigns for unsold customers, lease maturities, equity opportunities, and previous owners
- Generate reports and assist management with lead tracking as needed
Customer Experience
- Deliver outstanding service that reflects the dealership's commitment to customer satisfaction
- Follow up after appointments and vehicle purchases
- Encourage satisfied customers to leave online reviews
- Support dealership events, promotions, and marketing initiatives
- Help build lifelong customer relationships that generate repeat and referral business
What You Bring
- Outstanding communication and relationship-building skills
- Positive, energetic, and customer-first attitude
- Strong organizational and time management abilities
- Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working with performance goals and measurable results
- Excellent follow-up and attention to detail
- Strong computer skills and ability to learn CRM software quickly
- Professional phone etiquette and written communication skills
- Team-oriented mindset with a desire to continuously improve
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Previous customer service, hospitality, retail sales, BDC, call center, or automotive experience preferred
- Automotive dealership experience is a plus but not required
- Experience using CRM software preferred
- Ability to work flexible schedules, including evenings and Saturdays
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Why Krause Auto Group?
- Over 30 years of automotive success
- Family-owned and operated organization
- Promote-from-within culture with real career advancement opportunities
- Leadership committed to employee development and long-term success
- Opportunity to work with some of the most respected automotive brands in the world
- Stable and growing company with operations across five states
Perfect For Candidates With Backgrounds In:
- Internet Sales
- Automotive BDC
- Customer Service
- Call Center
- Hospitality
- Retail Sales
- Inside Sales
- Appointment Setting
- Customer Success
- Automotive Sales
Launch Your Automotive Career with Krause Auto Group
This is more than an internet sales position—it's an opportunity to build a rewarding career with an organization that values people, rewards performance, and invests in your future.
If you're passionate about customer service, enjoy building relationships, and want to grow within one of the Southeast's premier automotive groups, we'd love to meet you.
Apply today and start your career with Krause Auto Group.
Our Commitment to You
Krause Auto Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where every employee feels respected, supported, and empowered to succeed.
