Sales Trainee

Dealership:

Subaru of Spokane

Sales Assistant

Pay: $28-$35 hourly

Schedule: May include evenings and weekends. We will discuss the exact schedule at the interview.

This position is onsite in Spokane WA and reports to the General Sales Manager.

Subaru of Spokane is looking for a motivated and customer-focused Sales Trainee to join our growing team. We design this entry-level, training-focused role to support our Sales department while we develop the skills, product knowledge, and experience needed to grow into a traditional Sales Representative position. If you're passionate about helping people, eager to develop your sales skills, and interested in a long-term career in automotive sales, this is an excellent opportunity. It's a chance to get your foot in the door with a trusted and community-oriented dealership.

Why Join Our Team?

We specifically designed this role as a developmental pathway into a full Sales Representative position. Successful Sales Trainees will receive:

• Hands-on coaching from experienced Sales Managers
• Ongoing product and sales training
• Clear performance expectations and growth milestones
• Advancement opportunities based on demonstrated skills, initiative, and results
• Represent a brand known for quality, safety, and community involvement

What You'll Do

As a Sales Trainee, you will work with our Sales Managers and Sales Consultants to support daily operations and customer interactions, including:

• Assist customers during the vehicle shopping process
• Learn Subaru product features, technology, and benefits
• Support Sales Consultants with test drives, paperwork, and follow-ups
• Maintain showroom and vehicle presentation standards
• Participate in sales training, role-playing, and mentorship programs
• Learn dealership systems, CRM tools, and sales processes
• Deliver exceptional customer experiences aligned with Subaru's values
• Reliable attendance demonstrating your care for your role
• 1+ year of customer service or sales experience
• Interest in sales, customer service, or the automotive industry
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record

Total Rewards

This is a performance driven position, eligible for short-term and/or long-term incentives as part of total compensation. The hourly earning range for this role is $28 to $35 per hour.

Actual pay offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and physical location. Final compensation will be established through the interview process in accordance with applicable pay equity and transparency laws.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Lithia Learning Center
• Vehicle Purchase Discounts
• Wellness Programs

Additional information about our Total Rewards benefits can be reviewed on our careers site at www.totalrewards.lithiadriveway.com.

About Us

At Lithia & Driveway (NYSE: LAD) our success is fueled by our high performing teams delivering Auto Done Easy for our customers. We create simple, transparent, and convenient customer experiences throughout the vehicle-ownership lifecycle by leveraging our hundreds of store locations and our key adjacencies - Driveway, DFC, and GreenCars. We've built a retail model that champions entrepreneurial leadership, Growth Powered by People, and a strategy that creates possibilities and pushes us to reach our potential.

High School graduate or equivalent, 18 years or older required. We are a drug-free workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity (regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status). We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.