Business Development Coordinator, Sales

Job overview

The Business Development Coordinator, Sales role is onsite in Highland, IL, supporting Steve Schmitt Chevrolet Buick GMC Ford in Highland and Steve Schmitt of Litchfield. Pay is $16–$18 per hour, depending on experience, plus a monthly performance bonus; overtime is paid after 40 hours. Steve Schmitt Auto Group is a family-owned dealer group serving Highland, Litchfield, and the Metro East, and its Business Development Center is often customers' first point of contact. The coordinator responds to vehicle inquiries, provides specific inventory and pricing information, schedules and confirms appointments, and follows up with shoppers. Accurate customer relationship management records and coordination with sales managers help move leads through the sales process at both stores.

What you'll do

• Respond to internet, text, chat, and phone inquiries for new and used vehicles, usually within 15 minutes during business hours
• provide vehicle details, stock numbers, photos or videos, and manager-approved pricing or payments
• set and confirm appointments and follow up on no-shows
• follow up with unsold customers for up to 90 days
• search inventory and help arrange dealer trades or factory orders
• route inbound sales calls
• maintain accurate CRM records
• promptly refer hot leads to a sales manager
• and coordinate with BDC and sales managers on follow-up, appointment goals, and lead quality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

business development coordinator

bdc representative

automotive sales

customer inquiries

lead follow-up

appointment setting

crm records

highland il

steve schmitt auto group

$16–$18/hr

monthly performance bonus

paid training

health insurance

saturday rotation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• employee vehicle and service discounts
• paid training
• and advancement opportunities.

Why this role

The role supports two dealership locations and includes paid training, a monthly performance bonus, and advancement opportunities.

About the employer

Steve Schmitt Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: New Car Dealers. Sector: 44.