Business Development Representative

What’s the role?

The Business Development Department is an important factor in the growth at Westlake Financial, the largest privately held auto finance lender in the United States. BDRs identify & create new sales prospects solutions for every division under the Nowlake corporate umbrella. Finding new business is achieved using synergies between our vast databases of automotive dealerships & Salesforce. Opportunities for growth are abundant and common place for high performers.

If you’re dedicated and ambitious, Westlake Financial is an excellent place to grow your career.

What is it like being part of our Business Development Team?

Being part of our Business Development team means your love for connecting with people goes along with your passion to build new business relationships. This team is a great starting point to grow your sales career. Our young team of Business Developers will train, support and will root for your success. Every workday in our BD team presents a new experience and encounter.

What

you’ll do as our Business Development Representative

• Maximize the value that Westlake delivers to dealers, driving a higher level of engagement with our products and services.
• Communicate and sell the value of Westlake’s entire suite of products and services.
• Work in close partnership with the Westlake (financing) Sales Team, the Westlake Flooring Sales Team, and the Western Funding Sales team to generate leads, communicate the value that Westlake has to offer, and provide tangible sales leads to the respective business units to close business.
• Excellent understanding of Westlake’s products and services
• Proven ability to communicate and sell Westlake’s value story to dealerships

Qualities we look for in our Business Development

• Strong knowledge of warm calling, appointment setting, and sales techniques
• Clear and effective presentation skills
• Strong Interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of advertising and sales promotion techniques
• Strong computer skills and adaptability to new technology
• Demonstrated experience in automotive, finance and sales, PREFFERRED.
• 1-2 year’s previous experience in a sales role with a proven track record of success.
• High school diploma required.
• Retail or sales experience required.

What’s the expected pay for this role?

• Base pay is $17.87 per hour
• First 6 months Potential Income of $5,000 monthly + any performance-based commission
• Average rep earning after 1 year - $60,000 to $70,000 per year
• Potential for high commissions
• The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable

What do we offer?

Full Time Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matching
• Wellness Programs
• Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)
• Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
• Annual Flu Shot
• Paid Vacations Days
• Paid Sick days
• Paid holidays
• HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas,TX office)
• Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program
• UKG Wallet

Acknowledgement

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.

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