Business Development Representative

Sam Leman Automotive Group – Central Illinois

The Leman Automotive Group is one of the largest-volume automotive groups in Central Illinois. Family-owned since 1963, we proudly operate 12 dealerships and employ nearly 700 talented individuals. We recently celebrated 60 years in business — and we’re still growing!

This is an hourly position PLUS commission — a great opportunity to earn while building your career in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

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  Receive and manage incoming customer calls.

  
  


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  Respond to and follow up on internet inquiries via email.

  
  


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  Make outbound follow-up calls to customers.

  
  


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  Assist sales managers with general business development tasks.

  
  


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  Set appointments for customers with sales representatives.

  
  


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  Interact with customers and all dealership departments.

  
  


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  Create a positive first impression for new customers.

  
  

Qualifications

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  Friendly, positive, and professional attitude.

  
  


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  Enjoys phone communication and answering product-related questions.

  
  


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  Strong written and verbal communication skills.

  
  


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  Excellent organizational skills.

  
  


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  Ability to multitask, follow direction, adapt to change, and work under pressure.

  
  


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  Professional, well-groomed appearance.

  
  


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  Reliable, punctual, and committed to customer satisfaction.

  
  

What We Offer

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  Competitive starting wage + commission.

  
  


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  Full training with a seasoned mentor.

  
  


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  Career growth opportunities across 12 dealerships.

  
  


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  Comprehensive benefits package:

  
  
  
  
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    Medical, Dental, and Vision

    
    
  
  
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    Short- and Long-Term Disability

    
    
  
  
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    401(k) with company match

    
    
  
  
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    FREE Life Insurance

    
    
  
  
  
  


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  Paid Time Off.

  
  


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  Employee discounts with outside businesses.

  
  

About Us

At Leman Automotive Group, we believe culture makes the difference. Our focus is on building lasting relationships with our employees, customers, and communities. We are proud to be the preferred dealer group in Central Illinois, recognized for our customer service, quality of work, and overall experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.