About this role
Overview
TKIA OF SOUTH AUSTIN is part of the fast growing Group 1 Automotive, a leader in automotive retail. We are looking to add a qualified Business Development Center Agent/Internet Sales agent to our team on site at our store.
In addition to competitive pay, we offer our associates the following benefits:
- Health Insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision, Life, Disability insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid vacation
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Employee Vehicle Purchase Program
- Professional work environment, with job training and advancement opportunities
Responsibilities
- Receive inbound sales leads (phone, internet) and direct to appropriate contact
- Contact present customers (phone, email) to maintain and improve customer loyalty
- Develop pipeline of sales and business opportunity (partnerships, etc.) leads through networking, cold calling, and referrals
- Work with sales department to develop sales strategies and techniques
- Research and stay current in consumer and industry trends
- Communicate industry news and trends to management and dealership employees
- Outstanding Customer Service
- Previous call center experience is great experience!
Qualifications
- Auto dealership Internet or Business Development Center (BDC) experience is a plus!
- Proven sales experience
- Superior communication and customer service skills
- Solid working knowledge of the Internet
Maintaining a positive, can-do attitude
- High School Diploma or equivalent
Group 1 is a Fortune 250 company that owns and operates automotive dealerships and collision centers in the United States and the United Kingdom. We offer our associates a team environment, great benefits and ongoing training and support. If you are in alignment with our values of integrity, transparency, professionalism, teamwork and respect - now might be the time for you to accelerate your career as part of the best company in automotive retail. Apply today or refer a qualified friend.
All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include: background checks, MVR, and drug testing in order to qualify for employment
Group 1 Automotive is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
Other facts
About Group 1 Automotive, Inc.
We are a Houston-based, Fortune 300 automotive retailer. Since our initial public offering in October 1997, Group 1 has grown to become the third-largest dealership group in the United States and has expanded into the United Kingdom. The company achieved this success through a strategy that leverages management experience and emphasizes geographic and brand diversity, interrelated revenue streams, operational efficiencies, and the prudent deployment of capital.
Our Core Values:
Integrity – We conduct ourselves with the highest level of ethics both personally and professionally when we sell to and perform service for our customers without compromising our honesty.
Transparency – We promote open and honest communication between each other and our customers.
Professionalism – We set our standards high so that we can exceed expectations and strive for perfection in everything we do.
Teamwork – We put the interest of the group first, before our individual interests, as we know that success only comes when we work together.
What you'll do
- The BDC/Internet Sales Agent will receive inbound sales leads and direct them to the appropriate contacts while maintaining customer loyalty through communication. They will also develop a pipeline of sales opportunities and work with the sales department to create effective sales strategies.
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