Automotive Business Consultant

REYNOLDS & REYNOLDS CO; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 57,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Automotive Business Consultant, where your automotive expertise will drive efficiency and profitability for dealerships. In this dynamic role, you'll establish valuable relationships, identify challenges, and implement proven consulting strategies to enhance dealership operations. With comprehensive training and a supportive environment, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact across the automotive industry. Enjoy a competitive salary with bonuses, extensive travel, and a robust benefits package that supports your work-life balance. If you're ready to leverage your skills and make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with up to 6% matching

Paid vacation and sick days

Eight paid holidays

Referral bonuses

Remote work with company cell phone and laptop

Professional development and training

Promotion from within

Qualifications

• 3+ years of automotive dealership experience required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish professional relationships with customers to enhance efficiency.
• Identify trouble areas within dealerships and provide solutions.

Skills

Automotive dealership experience

Consulting services knowledge

Sales skills

Customer relationship management

Problem-solving skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Video conferencing tools

CRM software

Job description

Position description:

Reynolds and Reynolds is looking for experienced automotive professionals to join our consulting team. Our superior software solutions, our award-winning sales, service, and support have made us one of the most recognized and respected companies in the automotive industry.

As an Automotive Business Consultant, your primary focus will be to establish professional relationships with customers and help their businesses become more efficient, effective, and profitable. You will work with dealership personnel to identify trouble areas within the dealership and then use established and proven consulting services programs, as well as your industry knowledge, to help solve these issues. Once a project is complete, you will follow up with customers to maintain relationships and provide ongoing ‘fee for service’ support and problem resolution. By helping these customers become successful in the different areas of the dealership, you will build trust that will further drive consulting services sales. If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your automotive skills and make a difference for automotive dealerships across the country, please apply today!

Training:

Our training consists of time with experienced consulting and sales representatives in the field for approximately 90 days, online courses completed in your home office, and classroom instruction through our offices in Dayton and Houston. Your compensation during training will be a $57,000-60,000 base salary. You will be eligible for quarterly bonuses after the 6-9 month training period. Total targeted income after training (including base and bonuses) is $80,000+.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of automotive dealership experience (sales associate/representative, service advisor, parts counter, controller/office manager (automotive accounting), marketing associate)
• Dealership management experience is a plus (sales manager, internet sales manager, business development manager, F&I manager, marketing manager, marketing director, parts manager, service manager, fixed operations manager)
• High School Diploma or equivalent; Bachelor's preferred but not required
• Must be willing to travel extensively overnight (up to 5 nights per week)
• Must have reliable transportation as well as a valid driver’s license, with fewer than 2 moving violations in the last three years and no OVI/DUI/DWI violations in the last five years
• Must have reliable home internet with sufficient bandwidth for video conferencing

Benefits:
We strive to offer an environment that provides our associates with the right balance between work and family. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a health savings account
• 401(k) with up to 6% matching
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Eight paid holidays
• Referral bonuses
• Working remotely with a company cell phone and laptop
• Professional development and training
• Promotion from within

Reynolds and Reynolds promotes a healthy lifestyle by providing a non-smoking environment. Reynolds and Reynolds is an equal opportunity employer.