Car Salesperson duties and responsibilitiesCar salespeople are responsible for making customers feel welcome and supported through the car-purchasing process. The responsibilities of a car salesperson will vary depending on the size of their dealership, but usually include the following tasks: Greet customers arriving at the dealershipShowcase the dealership's vehicles and explain their features and warranties to customersAnswer customer questions about cars, financing and purchase processAccompany customers on test drives, collecting licenses and documentation beforehand per best practicesCoordinate with the finance department to determine each customer's financing and ownership optionsContact past customers to ensure they are satisfied with their vehicles