Automotive Business Development Representative
About The Position
The Business Development Representative (BDR) role at Westlake Financial Services is a key position within the growing Business Development Department. As the largest privately held auto finance lender in the United States, Westlake relies on BDRs to identify and create new sales prospects for all divisions under the Westlake corporate umbrella. This role utilizes synergies between vast databases of automotive dealerships and Salesforce to find new business. Opportunities for growth are abundant for high performers in this role. The team is described as young, supportive, and dedicated to the success of its members, with each workday presenting new experiences.
Requirements
- Excellent understanding of Westlake’s products and services
- Proven ability to communicate and sell Westlake’s value story to dealerships
- 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
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience in automotive, finance and sales, PREFFERRED.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Identify and create new sales prospects for every division under the Westlake corporate umbrella.
- Find new business using synergies between our vast databases of automotive dealerships & Salesforce.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
- Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans
- Flexible Spending Account
- 401K matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $20 Billion Company, plus company matching
- Wellness Programs
- Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)
- Career Path Opportunities
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
