Job Description

Brand Specialist At Acura Of Thousand Oaks

Thousand Oaks, CA | Acura | Luxury import brand | Sales Consultant | No automotive experience required | Hospitality and sales welcome | Southern California | Veterans encouraged to apply | $50,000 - $120,000+

Our best Brand Specialists have come from luxury hospitality, high-end retail, fitness, restaurants, financial services, and beyond.

Is this you?

You're warm, professional, and genuinely good at making people feel heard and confident in their decisions

You come from hospitality, luxury retail, sales, or another guest-facing role and you're ready to build a high-earning career at a precision-focused luxury import brand

You don't need automotive experience -- you need drive, people skills, and a genuine desire to deliver an exceptional guest experience every time

Who we are

Swickard Auto Group is a hospitality company that happens to sell and service cars. We believe the best guest experiences start with the best employee experiences. That's why we've grown to 40+ rooftops across the West Coast, Alaska, and Hawaii while maintaining a culture built on one simple idea: do right by people, every time.

Acura of Thousand Oaks represents a brand built on precision engineering, performance, and the belief that a luxury vehicle should be both thrilling and dependable. Our Brand Specialists are the people who bring that story to life for guests -- guiding them through one of the most significant purchases they'll make with genuine care, growing product knowledge, and a hospitality-first approach. No automotive background required. We hire for the right mindset and invest in everything else.

What you'll do

Welcome guests to Acura of Thousand Oaks with genuine warmth and professionalism -- creating a first impression that reflects the precision and care the brand stands for

Guide guests through the Acura lineup with growing product knowledge and confidence -- connecting performance, technology, and value to what matters most to each individual buyer

Listen carefully to understand each guest's needs, lifestyle, and priorities -- then present the right vehicle with clarity and genuine enthusiasm

Conduct engaging vehicle presentations and test drives that bring the Acura driving experience to life

Build lasting guest relationships through consistent, thoughtful follow-up and disciplined CRM use

Collaborate with sales management and finance to guide guests through a seamless, transparent purchase process

Stay current on Acura's lineup, technology features, and the growing hybrid and EV offerings

Represent Acura of Thousand Oaks and Swickard's hospitality standard in every interaction

What we're looking for

No automotive experience required -- paid Acura brand and product training provided from day one

Previous experience in hospitality, luxury retail, sales, or a guest-facing role strongly preferred

Warm, professional presence -- Acura guests expect a consultant who is knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely focused on their needs

Natural communicator who listens well, builds rapport quickly, and follows through with integrity

Self-motivated with a genuine desire to grow your earnings and your expertise over time

Comfortable with CRM tools and digital communication -- or quick to learn them

Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

A genuine hospitality mindset -- every guest interaction is an opportunity to earn loyalty and you treat it that way

What we offer

Income potential of $50,000 - $120,000+ annually

Paid Acura brand and product training -- manufacturer-supported and designed to build real expertise

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance and supplemental coverage options

Paid time off and paid holidays

Clear career path -- strong Brand Specialists grow into senior consultant, finance, and sales management roles at Swickard

Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts

A team culture built on hospitality, precision, and genuine care for every guest

Why Acura of Thousand Oaks

Acura is a brand built on the intersection of performance and dependability -- guests choose it deliberately and stay loyal when the experience matches the vehicle

Thousand Oaks is a strong, affluent Southern California community with a loyal Acura ownership base -- guests here return to the Brand Specialists who made them feel genuinely valued and well-served

A growing hybrid and EV lineup gives Brand Specialists a compelling and evolving product story to tell -- guests in this market care about both performance and sustainability

Swickard is one of the fastest-growing dealer groups in the country -- ranked Top 5 in North America for reputation in the automotive industry

Our HEART values -- Honor, Engage, Anticipate, Respond, Thank -- describe exactly what a great Brand Specialist does every day

Leadership that invests in your development and celebrates the people who build lasting guest loyalty

Acura of Thousand Oaks is a store where a hospitality-first Brand Specialist can build a genuinely rewarding career. The brand is precise, the market is strong, and the training will give you everything you need to represent one of Japan's most respected luxury names with confidence and authentic enthusiasm.

If you're warm, driven, and ready to bring your guest-facing skills to the world of Acura -- we'd like to meet you.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs