Kendall Ford Business Development Manager

Description

Kendall Auto Group is one of the largest family owned and operated dealers in the Pacific Northwest and premier employer in Eugene. We are looking for a Business Development Manager to join our team. At Kendall Ford of Eugene, our Sales Department is a fast-paced environment serving clients throughout the community. Kendall offers competitive salary pay plans, that include base compensation plus commission.

• Competitive pay plan with individual and departmental production earnings
• Career path development opportunities
• Competitive paid time off
• Support of experienced management staff and successful BDC
• Discounts on partss, service and vehicle purchases for you and your immediate family
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid Life insurance
• 401(k) plan w/ Fidelity
• Accident and Illness supplemental plans

This is not an entry level position. Qualified candidates will have 1-2 years’ work experience with proven success in automotive sales; previous management experience preferred. The required schedule will include evenings and weekends; extended work hours will often be required without advanced notice. Our Business Development Managers are responsible for growing our sales department through coaching and providing support to the Internet Sales Department. We are looking for candidates with strong leadership skills as well as proven success in Automotive Sales.

In the Business Development Manager role, you will be working directly with the Internet Department staff to assist in closing sales, actively participate in vehicle price negotiation, appraise incoming vehicles, conduct sales meetings and trainings and supervising Internet Department staff ensuring policy and procedure compliance. Other duties to include maintaining customer database, ensuring all leads are promptly followed up on, and maintaining knowledge and complying with laws and regulations affecting vehicle sales.

Ideal candidate will be detail oriented, complete work in a timely fashion, have superior customer service and communication skills, be able to maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality and of course want to treat our clientele with the upmost respect. A valid driver license and good driving record is required.

Work is primarily performed indoors with some exposure to the outdoors to assist in vehicles sales; indoors work spending the majority of shift working on PCs and using telephone systems. Occasional travel to out-of-town events required. Carrying and lifting occasionally required up to 20lbs.

Join Kendall Auto Group and START SOMETHING GREAT! We are a family-owned and operated company with auto dealerships in Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and Montana. Kendall has been selling and servicing vehicles since 1937.

Our mission at Kendall is simple: To deliver an unrivaled customer experience. Through our highly motivated, knowledgeable and caring team of professionals, we pledge to listen to and respect your needs. Doing the right thing means more than selling and servicing vehicles. Our progressive attitude means being exceptional stewards of the communities we operate in. It means going above and beyond every day for the people who mean so much to us – our employees and customers.

Our employees are members of the Kendall family, who share our same goals and passions. Ideal candidates are confident, driven people who are excited to grow and succeed with one of the most successful automotive dealerships in the Pacific Northwest. If you are looking for a rewarding career, we would like to meet you and start something great!