Business Development Specialist I

American Credit Acceptance • Dallas, TX

8d • $50,000 - $55,000

About The Position

The Business Development Specialist I will prospect, d evelop, and maintain profitable, quality lending relationships with dealer partners by phone and regular in person visits. This position will grow the business by demonstrating value to all Dealer Management, which requires thorough knowledge of program capabilities and ability to learn industry specifics quickly. This candidate must be a self-starter and have the ability to meet sales goals and travel demands.

Requirements

• 1+ years of sales and finance experience
• Must have the ability to handle multiple tasks at once and possess strong customer interaction skills
• Must have the ability to solve problems, digest and apply information, learn new skills, and think critically
• Highly proficient computer skills; specifically, in Microsoft applications & preferably in Dynamics CRM
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills as well as presentation skills
• Able to work in fast-paced, self-directed entrepreneurial environment
• Excellent time management skills, highly energetic, and self-motivated

Nice To Haves

• 4-year college degree in marketing, sales, or business is preferred

Responsibilities

• Prospect and qualify new business opportunities
• Convert leads into active dealership partnerships
• Educate and develop new and existing dealerships
• Stay abreast of competitive intelligence, understanding competitor program strength/weaknesses, product effectiveness and soliciting dealer customer feedback.
• Drive towards prospecting, volume and participation goals
• Work within our internal teams to ensure an efficient process for our partners
• Ability to utilize technologies available to gain and capture information related to the business
• Remain flexible to adapt to changes quickly based on business/territory needs
• Demonstrate ability to identify a resolution in all problematic scenarios
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Benefits

• We provide comprehensive, competitive set of health, retirement, financial and other benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make an impact and contribute to the growth of our business and the communities we serve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees