Automotive Business Development Agent

Automotive Business Development Agent

Company: Apple Autos (Top Minnesota Workplace)

Compensation: $24-$27

Are you looking for a company that Supports You and Your Career Goals Encourages You to Make a Difference and helps you Champion Your Lifelong Journey Then you need to look at Apple Autos.

Apple Autos is a 7-brand 7 location automotive company founded on the belief that people come before Vision is to be Famous for Extraordinary Customer Experiences with People who are Empowered to Create Growth and Loyalty for a Lifetime.

We are seeking a dynamic Business Development Agent Saleswho will serve as both a high-performing lead generator and a mentor to our growing internet sales team. In this hybrid role youll be responsible for engaging sales leads setting qualified appointments and helping to coach and support our internet sales staff to maximize performance and deliver an exceptional customer experience. Our dealership has been rated a Top Minnesota Workplace in the Star Tribune for the last 6 years and were looking to add a passionate problem-solver to our winning team and help us continue a legacy of excellence. Apple Autos believes in The Value of our people and The Value of ongoing improvement therefore we offer training programs scholarships tuition reimbursement and career growth and development opportunities.

What will you do:

• Promptly respond to all inbound internet leads via phone email and text
• Make outbound calls to follow up on sales inquiries promote dealership offers and generate appointments
• Assist in managing and distributing sales leads to team members within the internet sales department
• Support and coach new and existing internet sales agents on CRM use customer follow-up best practices and appointment-setting strategies
• Track performance metrics and assist leadership with team development and improvement plans
• Help refine scripts communication strategies and lead management processes
• Collaborate with the sales and management teams to ensure lead-handling expectations are met
• Deliver top-tier customer service in every interaction

What we are looking for:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or higher preferred
• 1 years of experience in automotive BDC internet sales or phone-based customer service
• Prior experience mentoring coaching or training team members is highly preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and follow-up abilities
• Proficient in CRM tools and general office software
• Positive self-driven and team-oriented with a desire to grow into a leadership role

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• Flexible Working Hours
• Advancement Opportunities
• Scholarships Tuition Reimbursement Growth and Development Plans
• Professional and Respectful Work Environment
• Medical Vision Dental Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance along with Voluntary Life and Disability
• Health Club Reimbursement
• Paid Paternity/Maternity Leave
• New and Used Vehicle Parts and Service Discounts
• Vacation Holiday Volunteer Time Off
• 401k with a Company Matching Contribution
• Employee Assistance programs

Why Work for Apple Autos

• We strive to make a positive impact in our world you will get the opportunity to give back.
• Internal promotions we offer our employees the opportunity to advance internally.
• We encourage teamworkpositivity and kindness.
• Learning and development programs are available.
• We empower our employees to do what is best for our customers and other employees.
• Continually giving back to our employees for all their hard work that does not go unnoticed. We offer a variety of fun events to say thank you to our most important assets our amazing employees.

• Ranked Top workplaces in MN ()

EEO Statement:

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.