Business Development Manager - AutoNation Mazda Arapahoe

AutoNation • Centennial, CO

41d • Onsite

About The Position

The Business Development Manager is responsible for generating new business and leading the future of automotive retail. At AutoNation, innovation drives everything we do—from automotive retail to vehicle service to automotive finance. As a Fortune 200 company, we’re looking for leaders who are ready to shape the future of automotive retail. We offer a national scale with an entrepreneurial spirit, an inclusive culture and diverse leadership, competitive compensation and benefits, and opportunities to make a real impact.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in sales or marketing (automotive industry experience preferred)
• Extensive customer service, sales, or telemarketing experience
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and effectively communicate information
• Ability to multi-task and excellent organizational skills
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Strong computer skills

Nice To Haves

• Proven leadership experience
• Strategic thinking and execution skills
• Passion for innovation and people development

Responsibilities

• Develop pipeline of sales and business opportunity leads through networking, cold calling, and referrals
• Work with the sales department to develop sales strategies and techniques
• Increase market share by developing new opportunities at target accounts through proactive sales activities within the local metropolitan market
• Continually expand business relationships through networking activities
• Ensure customers' expectations are being met throughout the process
• Recruit Business Development Associates and/or Sales Associates to maintain a strong sales force
• Hire, train, motivate, counsel, and monitor the performance of Business Development Associates and/or Sales Associates
• Consistently strive to improve phone skills and product knowledge, conduct training as necessary

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401k matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Maternity benefits
• Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
• Access to deals and discounts through YouDecide
• Participation in DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED