Business Development Associate jobs in Fort Myers, FL

Position Overview

The Business Development Associate is responsible for receiving all incoming sales calls, establishing relationships with customers and scheduling appointments for the Sales Associates.

Who would I interact with?

This position interacts daily with Sales Associates, Sales Managers, Business Development Manager,  support staff and customers, just to name a few.

What are the day-to-day responsibilities?

• Receiving inbound sales phone calls and leads
• Identifying the client's needs and scheduling appointments
• Placing outbound phone calls to potential leads
• Ensuring all clients concerns are addressed prior to appointment date such as cost, warranty questions, appointment duration, etc
• Contacting clients prior to appointment date to confirm appointment
• Mailing marketing letters to provided leads
• Following up post visit to ensure customer satisfaction
• Attending Sales Department meetings

 What are the requirements for this job?

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Extensive customer service, sales, or telemarketing background
• Computer literacy, strong organizational and follow-up skills
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information
• Excellent problem solving skills

AutoNation, a provider of personalized transportation services, is driven by innovation and transformation. As one of America's most admired companies, AutoNation delivers a peerless Customer experience recognized by data-driven consumer insight leaders, Reputation and J.D. Power. Through its bold leadership and brand affinity, the AutoNation Brand is synonymous with "DRVPNK" and "What Drives You, Drives Us." AutoNation has a singular focus on personalized transportation services that are easy, transparent, and Customer-centric.

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