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Business Development Specialist - Irmo, South Carolina, United States

Honda of Lake Murray, Irmo, SC, United States


About Steve Padgetts Honda of Lake Murray
Steve Padgetts Honda of Lake Murray is a well-established automotive dealership committed to providing exceptional customer service and quality products. We offer a professional and supportive work environment with opportunities for growth and ongoing training.

Job Details

Salary: Competitive, based on experience

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Irmo, SC 29063 (in-person)

Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Business Development Specialist to join our team. This role focuses on utilizing strong communication skills, customer service expertise, and computer proficiency to engage clients, schedule appointments, and promote customer satisfaction. Training will be provided to enhance your automotive product knowledge and sales techniques.

Key Responsibilities

Answer inbound calls promptly and follow script to schedule sales appointments

Make outbound calls to potential customers using approved scripts

Log all customer interactions and comments accurately

Schedule and confirm appointments for sales and service departments

Reschedule appointments for no-show customers

Follow up with sales or service teams to confirm appointment outcomes

Maintain and update customer information in the database

Send letters, postcards, and emails according to marketing timelines for follow-up contact

Respond to customer inquiries received through the website

Contact internet customers via phone and email to schedule appointments

Notify relevant departments when appointments are set

Assist with additional duties as assigned

Consistently meet or exceed monthly performance goals

Working Hours
This is a full-time, in-person position based at our Irmo, SC location. Specific working hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience in phone communication or telemarketing, preferably in automotive, business development, or customer service

Familiarity with call scripts, power tracks, or related sales tools

Professional, enthusiastic, and friendly attitude upon first contact with customers

Excellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to initiate dialogue and communicate effectively with management and team members

Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills

Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Basic computer skills, including familiarity with Microsoft Word and data entry

WHAT WE OFFER:

Tremendous product & inventory

Ongoing company-wide training

Strong company reputation

Growth opportunities

Professional, enthusiastic & supportive working environment

When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Simply put, you'll experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. We reserve the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a drug-free workplace.

We Would Really Like To Hear From You!

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