Fixed Operations Specialist

AUTOMOBILE PROTECTION CORPORATION • Columbus, OH

48d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Fixed Operations Specialist, you will generate revenue growth by utilizing a consultative selling approach in the retention of current APCO accounts. Our District Managers nurture existing business relationships to achieve budgeted sales goals by developing and implementing sound retention strategies, utilizing strong negotiation efforts to preserve business and securing contracts, and maintaining healthy relationships. You will also be responsible for traveling to assigned accounts and potential accounts to provide sales support, training, coaching, compliance guidance and related services to dealerships, specific to their service center. They will perform a wide variety of duties to establish and maintain mutually beneficial, professional relationships with current dealer customers.

Requirements

• Self-starter and self-motivated
• Competitive
• Persuasive communication style
• Eagerness to continually learn and improve
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; High School diploma or GED required
• 2+ years as Service Center Experience
• Prior experience or are currently working in automotive sales management or automotive finance management
• Prior experience or are currently working in an automotive vendor setting
• Prior experience or are currently working in automotive sales and finance training
• Prior experience or are currently working in automotive advertising or banking

Nice To Haves

• Field of Study: Business Administration or related field desirable but not required
• Sales Management, GSM or GM Experience, preferred

Responsibilities

• Train and review product knowledge and best practices with dealership employees.
• Build relationships and earn respect within all departments and at all levels within the dealership.
• Must be able to communicate in an effective manner with dealership personnel in order to properly execute directives as given.
• Work independently and manage work schedule while on assignment.
• Complete Compliance review/training on all applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• One on one training/coaching and development review

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees