Mediabistro logo
job logo

Business Development Coordinator

Suntrup Ford (Westport), Saint Louis, MO, United States


Business Development Center (BDC) Agent
Suntrup Ford Westport – St. Louis, MO

Position Overview
Suntrup Ford Westport is seeking a highly motivated and customer‑focused BDC Agent to manage inbound and outbound sales opportunities. This role is responsible for responding to internet leads, handling inbound calls, and proactively generating appointments for the sales team.

The ideal candidate is organized, driven, and thrives in a fast‑paced, performance‑based environment.

Key Responsibilities

Respond to all inbound internet leads (email, phone, text, chat) in a timely manner

Make outbound calls to follow up on leads, unsold traffic, and previous customers

Set, confirm, and manage sales appointments for the showroom team

Maintain consistent follow‑up using CRM (calls, texts, emails)

Ensure all customer interactions are professional, prompt, and aligned with Suntrup standards

Log all communication accurately in CRM

Work closely with sales managers to ensure proper handoff of appointments

Re‑engage aged leads and database opportunities

Meet or exceed daily, weekly, and monthly KPI targets

Performance Expectations (KPIs)

Lead response time (speed to contact)

Outbound call volume

Appointment set rate

Appointment show rate

Sold rate from appointments

CRM activity and follow‑up completion

Qualifications

Previous BDC, call center, or automotive sales experience preferred

Strong communication skills (phone, text, email)

High level of organization and attention to detaill

Ability to handle a high volume of leads and multitask effectively

Self‑motivated with a strong work ethic and competitive mindset

Comfortable working in a structured, KPI‑driven environment

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive hourly pay + performance‑based bonus/commission

Paid training and ongoing development

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Growth opportunities within the Suntrup Automotive Group

Why Suntrup?
At Suntrup Ford Westport, we pride ourselves on delivering an exceptional customer experience and building a high‑performance team culture. This role is critical to driving showroom traffic and overall dealership success.

#J-18808-Ljbffr