Business Development Associate

Job Description AutoNation Hyundai Columbia Position Overview The Business Development Associate is responsible for receiving all incoming sales calls, establishing relationships with customers and scheduling appointments for the Sales Associates.
Who would I interact with? This position interacts daily with Sales Associates, Sales Managers, Business Development Manager,  support staff and customers, just to name a few.
What are the day-to-day responsibilities? Receiving inbound sales phone calls and leadsIdentifying the client's needs and scheduling appointmentsPlacing outbound phone calls to potential leadsEnsuring all clients concerns are addressed prior to appointment date such as cost, warranty questions, appointment duration, etcContacting clients prior to appointment date to confirm appointmentMailing marketing letters to provided leadsFollowing up post visit to ensure customer satisfactionAttending Sales Department meetings What are the requirements for this job? High school diploma or equivalentExcellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skillsExtensive customer service, sales, or telemarketing backgroundComputer literacy, strong organizational and follow-up skillsAbility to read and comprehend instructions and informationExcellent problem solving skills

Company Overview

AutoNation, a provider of personalized transportation services, is driven by innovation and transformation. As one of America's most admired companies, AutoNation delivers a peerless Customer experience recognized by data-driven consumer insight leaders, Reputation and J.D. Power. Through its bold leadership and brand affinity, the AutoNation Brand is synonymous with "DRVPNK" and "What Drives You, Drives Us." AutoNation has a singular focus on personalized transportation services that are easy, transparent, and Customer-centric.
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