What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Development Representative - Sales position at Asheville Ford Lincoln?
We are currently seeking a highly motivated Business Development Representative to join our growing dynamic and successful team at our dealership located in Asheville, North Carolina. As a Business Development Representative (BDR), your primary responsibility is to qualify sales leads through outreach and relationship-building efforts. You will work closely with the sales and marketing teams to ensure a seamless transition of leads through the sales funnel, helping to drive revenue and expand our client base.
Full time - 40 hour work week.
What we offer:
- Paid Training
- Free Health Insurance Option Available
- Dental and Vision Insurance Available
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- 401k with company matching contribution available
- Earned Paid Vacations and Holiday Pay
- Immediate PTO Days upon hire start date
- Employee appreciation celebrations
- Career advancement opportunities, promote from within
- Employee Discounts on products and services
- Family owned and operated
- Long term job security
Responsibilities
- Answer customer calls and establish follows-up with sales appointments
- Respond quickly to internet, phone and live chat inquiries using email, scripts and templates
- Provide customers with initial product information and direct them to the appropriate dealership resources
- Present initial financing options based on customer needs
- Follow up with leads that are not ready to make an appointment or no-show
- Participate in team and process development sessions – keeping positive relationships with teammates, sales teams and dealership management
- Utilize CRM tracking system daily
Qualifications
- At least one previous role based in customer service or sales experience
- Excellent teammate with collaborative attitude and eagerness to improve
- Prompt and courteous demeanor
- Positive and hardworking personality
- Strong computer skills
- Valid driver’s license
Asheville Ford Lincoln is apart of a large Automotive Group, Krause Auto Group. The Krause Auto Group has been in business for over 30 years, and we contribute our longevity to our focus on both customer and employee satisfaction. Our employees are not just a number. We acknowledge and support every employee regardless of position and care for everyone individually. We love to help people grow, promote from within, and celebrate individual success stories! We offer great opportunities to grow with our company portfolio which consists of 12 brands (BMW, Mercedes, Ford, Lincoln, Hyundai, Genesis, Lamborghini, Aston Martin, Rolls Royce, Koenigsegg, Mclaren, Nissan and Lotus) across 4 states (Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Florida)
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
