Business Development Representative

REPORTS TO:

Marketing Director

Metro Toyota, Kalamazoo

Full-time

$13.00 hourly base plus commission ($40,000 + annually)

We are seeking candidates with a positive, upbeat personality who will work well both individually and as a member of a team. Excellent phone skills are required. If you are a "people person" and are looking for the opportunity to grow your customer service skills in a fast-paced professional environment, this is the job for you!

The Business Development Representative will intercept and route incoming calls as well as work with prospects via phone and e-mail to bring service opportunities into the dealership. This position requires a driven, customer service-minded individual who can communicate effectively.

• Ability to read, speak and write English in order fulfill job functions in an understandable way - Bi-lingual folks encouraged to apply!
• Ability to operate a computer and telephone system - Be prepared for a ton of phone calls
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• High school diploma
• High level of optimism - Make that first impression count!

• Schedule inbound service calls using the established company scripts and training - Then you'll have the tools needed to provide excellent customer service!
• Make outbound service calls to prospect and schedule service appointments
• Log all activity in customer relationship management software - Don't want to forget who you already talked to!
• Follow up on missed appointments and perform quality-assurance follow up calls
• Staff the reception desk according to the scheduled rotation
• Positively work on a diverse team - We may not always get along, but kindness and respect are non-negotiables!
• Speak clearly on the telephone and convey an image of professionalism and competence to callers
• Professional personal appearance
• Communicate messages to the appropriate parties in a timely manner
• All other duties as assigned - Can't forget about this one!

• Office environment
• Sitting for several hours at one time
• Ability to move within different departments at the dealership
• Ability to work weekends - No Sundays though!

DeNooyer Automotive Family offers services and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, height, weight, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other legally protected characteristic.