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Kline Auto World

Business Development Coordinator

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In-Office
Santa Monica, CA
Entry level
In-Office
Santa Monica, CA
Entry level
Engage prospective and existing automotive customers through phone, email, and live chat. Answer questions, provide initial vehicle and service information, schedule appointments, follow up with leads and no-shows, and direct customers to dealership resources. Maintain daily CRM records while collaborating with sales, service, parts, and management teams. The role includes paid training and opportunities to learn about current vehicle technologies.
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Do you love working with new technologies and innovative products? We are seeking energetic individuals to join our unique and fast-paced Business Development Team. This is a great opportunity to start your career in retail automotive and familiarize yourself with the entire dealership experience.

In this role, you will be the link between the customer and their service and parts needs. You will assist the customer with questions regarding the company, perspective vehicles service appointments, declined sales cold calls, and customer service follow up.  You will learn about all of the newest vehicles and technologies on the market. We have an in-house training team dedicated to your success; offering online and in-store training programs with our manufacturers.

At Kline Automotive, we strive to make every customer a customer for life.  Happy employees make happy customers, and we reward individuals who are ready to work hard and stay motivated.  Every employee at Kline Automotive is absolutely critical to its success. Our promise is to keep delivering the same award winning service and value that our community has come to expect from our dealership through the years.  

What We Offer

  • Medical and Dental
  • 401K Plan
  • Paid time off and vacation
  • Growth opportunities
  • Paid Training
  • Employee vehicle purchase plans
  • Family owned and operated
  • Long term job security
  • Health and wellness
  • Flexible Work Schedule
  • Saturday Lunches
  • Discounts on products and services

Responsibilities

  • Answer customer calls and establish follows-up 
  • Respond quickly to internet, phone and live chat inquiries using email, phone and live chat scripts and templates
  • Provide customers with initial product information & direct them to the appropriate dealership resource
  • Follow up with leads that are not ready to make an appointment or no-show
  • Participate in team & process development sessions – keeping positive relationships with teammates, sales teams and dealership management
  • Utilize CRM tracking system daily

Qualifications

  • At least one previous role based in strong customer service experience
  • Team player attitude
  • Prompt and courteous
  • Enthusiastic personality
  • Must have strong computer skills
  • Willing to submit to a pre-employment background check & drug screen

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