BDC Director - Honda of Downtown Chicago in Chicago, IL

Description

Honda of Downtown Chicago is part of one of the best automotive groups (Murgado Automotive Group) in the country. We strongly believe that our team is what makes our dealerships best in class. When you join our team, you become more than an employee; you become part of a friendly, tight-knit family. We care about you and your dreams, ambitions and goals. And the opportunity for growth is endless. We only promote from within our company and the sky is the limit.

Come and join our team!

Summary:

We are always on the look out for experienced and talented people to join us as a BDC Director

Benefits:

• Medical Plan, Dental Plan, Vision Plan
• 401(k) Savings Plan
• Supplemental Insurances
• Paid Vacation time

Responsibilities:

• Building solid relationships with customers, vendors and distributors, as well as sales and marketing teams
• Developing in-depth knowledge of company offerings to identify profitable business opportunities
• Directing marketing efforts by presenting market research to marketing directors and suggesting strategies to expand market research
• Assessing marketing and sales as well as supplier and vendor operations and recommending improvements as needed
• Preparing all documentation required for requests for proposals (RFPs)
• Researching emerging trends and recommending new company offerings to satisfy customers’ needs
• Developing and managing strategic partnerships to grow business
• Presenting business or marketing opportunities to company executives and management
• Selecting automation software and software platforms that best meet company needs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, finance, or related field; master's degree is advantageous
• Previous experience in automative sales
• Proven business development, sales, or marketing experience
• Proficient in all Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Exceptional leadership and management skills
• Effective communication and negotiation skills
• Strong business acumen
• Detail-oriented and persuasive

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.