CAREERS AT DEAN TEAM
Automotive
Sales Careers
Build a career around people, performance, and opportunity.
Whether you have sales experience, or are looking for a new career path, Dean Team gives motivated people the opportunity to learn the automotive business, build customer relationships, and grow their earning potential.
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Full-Time Opportunities
Sales positions are available across Dean Team locations and automotive brands.
Performance-Based Earning Potential
Sales compensation can include commissions, bonuses, incentives, and other performance-based opportunities depending on the position and location.
Paid Entry-Level Training Available
New to automotive sales? Dean Team offers a paid training path for qualifying entry-level candidates before transitioning into a commissioned sales position.
Some Roles Require No Automotive Experience
Customer service, retail, hospitality, BDC, and other customer-facing experience can translate well into automotive sales.
Multiple Brands and Locations
Build your career with opportunities across the Dean Team Automotive Group.
Sales Career Path
We train. You grow. We build your future together.
Dean Team Launchpad Training
Weeks 1–2
Learn the tools, our process, and sales system. Build habits and get customer-ready.
Delivery & Sales Process
Months 1–3
Become a product specialist. Learn the delivery process and create exceptional experiences.
Sales Professional
Months 3–12+
Work the full sales process. Build your pipeline, show vehicles, and close deals. Grow your book of business.
Career Path Options
Year 1+
Choose your direction and keep growing in a role that fits your strengths and goals.
Internet Sales Management
Year 2–4+
Finance & Insurance Specialist
Year 2–5+
Sales Manager (New or Used)
Year 3–6+
General Sales Manager (GSM)
Year 5–9+
Oversee all sales operations and help drive store success.
AGM/General Manager (GM)
Year 7–13+
Lead departments, develop people, and drive performance and culture.
Dealership Leadership
Year 10+
Lead the dealership, drive vision, innovation, and long-term growth.
YOUR FUTURE. YOUR CHOICE. OUR SUPPORT.
No matter which path you choose, Dean Team is here to support, develop, and celebrate your success every step of the way.
TURN YOUR PEOPLE SKILLS INTO A CAREER
It's About the People.
Automotive sales is about more than selling vehicles. It is about listening to customers, understanding what they need, explaining their options, and creating an experience that earns their trust.
Dean Team is looking for motivated, personable people who enjoy working with customers and want the opportunity to build their own success.
Whether you come from automotive sales, retail, hospitality, customer service, or another people-focused industry, we would like to hear from you.
WHY CHOOSE SALES AT DEAN TEAM?
A Career With Real Opportunity
Earning Potential
Build your income through performance, commissions, bonuses, and incentives available through qualifying sales positions.
Multiple Brands
Gain experience representing well-known automotive brands across Dean Team locations.
Career Growth
Develop your skills and pursue future opportunities in sales leadership, finance, management, and other areas of the organization.
Customer Relationships
Build a network of repeat customers and referrals while helping people through one of their largest purchasing decisions.
Benefits
Qualifying positions may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid time off, employee discounts, referral programs, and 401(k) benefits.
Compensation and benefits vary by position and location.
What You'll Do
- Talk with customers to understand their needs and preferences
- Help customers select the right vehicle
- Present vehicle features, technology, pricing, and available options
- Conduct test drives
- Respond to internet leads, phone inquiries, and dealership customers
- Use CRM tools to communicate and follow up with customers
- Build long-term customer relationships and referrals
- Learn current vehicle products and available inventory
- Attend sales and product-knowledge training
- Work collaboratively with the sales and management teams
What We're Looking For
- Strong communication and customer-service skills
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Self-motivated and goal-oriented approach
- Willingness to learn and be coached
- Comfortable using computers, phones, email, and CRM systems
- Professional attitude and appearance
- Reliable and punctual
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Automotive, retail, hospitality, BDC, or other customer-facing experience is a plus, but is not required for every position