BDC Representative

Posted 5 Days Ago
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Mattoon, IL, USA
In-Office
16-20 Hourly
Entry level
Automotive • Retail
The Role
Handles incoming phone calls and internet leads, responds to customer inquiries, schedules vehicle appointments, follows up with unsold customers, maintains customer databases, updates vehicle listings, and supports repeat business and sales activities. The role requires strong communication, organization, customer service, computer, and follow-up skills. Automotive sales experience and bilingual ability are advantageous but not required.
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Job Summary

Business Development Representatives will be responsible for handling all incoming phone calls and internet leads, as well as confirming sales appointments and performing long-term follow-up on all unsold customers (e.g., internet leads, showroom visits, and incoming calls). BDC Representatives will strive to generate repeat business by reaching out to current customers and ensuring complete satisfaction in ownership, as well as in marketing efforts by accurately obtaining and logging customer sources.

Duties/Responsibilities

  • Communicate effectively with internet customers and prospects according to their preferred method of communication (phone, email, or in person).
  • Manage Internet sales leads, respond to inquiries in a timely fashion, and answer questions on available stock and product performance.
  • Maintain an ongoing customer database to capture repeat business.
  • Keep the website up-to-date with vehicle specifications and availability.
  • Schedule appointments with interested buyers for test drives and delivery of vehicles.
  • Disclose terms of sales with consumers and review sales with dealership management.

Required Skills/Abilities

  • Previous customer service experience.
  • Previous call center and/or Internet sales experience is a plus.
  • Sales experience is a plus, but not required.
  • CRM experience is a plus.
  • Requires strong communication skills to work most effectively with customers.
  • Must be Internet savvy, have good computer skills, and excellent organizational skills to help keep track of all sales leads and to keep the website data up-to-date.
  • Excellent follow-through and follow-up skills.
  • Being bilingual is a plus!

Requirements

Education and Experience

  • Customer service and/or general sales background.
  • A college graduate looking to pursue a career in sales is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

  • The employee will be paid an hourly wage of $16.00–$20.00 per hour. Starting pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, education, and geographic location.
  • Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and employee discounts.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Skills Required

  • Previous customer service experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Internet proficiency and good computer skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Excellent follow-through and follow-up skills
  • Customer service and/or general sales background
  • Previous call center or internet sales experience
  • Sales experience
  • CRM experience
  • Bilingual ability
  • College degree
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The Company
73 Employees

What We Do

Dan Pilson Auto Center Inc, also operating as Dan Pilson Auto Group, is a full-service automotive dealership group based in Mattoon, Illinois. The company provides new and used vehicle sales, parts, and financing, as well as comprehensive vehicle maintenance and repair services. Serving Central Illinois and Western Indiana, they represent multiple brands including Ford, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram.

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