Automotive Business Development Representative

Napleton Autos; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid training

Employee discount

Job summary

Napleton Auto Group in Chicago is seeking a Business Development Center representative to learn persuasive skills, build client rapport, and generate showroom visits. You will interact daily with Sales Client Advisors and dealership staff to drive appointments and sales opportunities.

The role emphasizes fast-paced collaboration, strong communication, and a proactive approach to customer care, with hourly pay plus commissions and a full benefits package after a short waiting period.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer contacts, follow-up, new business development and existing customer retention
• Respond promptly to inbound sales calls and internet inquiries
• Identify client needs and schedule appointments for the sales department
• Place outbound calls and emails to potential and existing clientele
• Address client concerns prior to appointments (pricing, availability, equipment, process)
• Confirm appointments with clients ahead of the scheduled date
• Data mining and prospecting for sales opportunities
• Perform prospect follow-up calls and gauge customer satisfaction
• Attend and participate in department meetings
• Work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Collaborate effectively as part of a team
• Demonstrate excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication
• Maintain a positive attitude, strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Demonstrate computer literacy, organizational skills, follow-up and typing
• Read and comprehend instructions and information
• Compensation & Benefits: Hourly pay + monthly commission/bonus; 401K; full benefits starting after 30 days

Job description

Welcome to Team Napleton! Are you ready for a fast-paced, professional career with a world-class culture and endless opportunities for development growth and career advancement? If you have a positive and contagious energy and want to be part of a fun team then this is the career for you! When you join Napleton Auto Group, you will be part of a family who is driven to succeed both personally and professionally!

Business Development Center

This position requires the learning and memorization of professionally persuasive skills and techniques designed to help the BDC representative develop rapport and build value with clients who are in various stages of the car buying process. It also encourages them to make an appointment to visit our showroom and meet with our Napleton Client Advisors. This position interacts daily with Sales Client Advisors and dealership support staff, as well as sales Managers.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Handle customer contacts, follow-up, new business development and existing customer retention
• Receiving and promptly responding to inbound sales calls and internet inquiries
• Identify client needs and scheduling appointments for the sales department
• Placing outbound phone calls and emails to potential and existing clientele
• Ensuring client concerns are addressed prior to the appointment date such as vehicle pricing, product availability, vehicle equipment questions, appointment process/duration, etc.
• Contacting clients prior to their appointment date to confirm their appointment(s)
• Data mining and prospecting for sales opportunities
• Execute prospect follow-up calls and gauge customer satisfaction
• Attend and participate in department meetings
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment
• Ability to work well as part of a team or group
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communications skills
• Express a positive attitude, exceptional work ethic and a willingness to learn
• Computer literacy, organizational skills, follow-up and typing abilities
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
• Compensation & Benefits
  • Hourly Compensation + Monthly Commission/Bonus
  • Compensation based on experience
  • Automatic 401K
  • Full Benefit Package (waiting period 1st of the month following 30 days)

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Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person