Sales Specialist
Job ID
129460
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Automotive
Location
Coppell, Texas, United States
Talascend is currently seeking a Sales Specialist for a HYBRID opportunity in Coppell, TX.
OVERVIEW:
Sales Specialist/District Sales Managers – Phone Zone will have territorial responsibility for Remote Contact Dealers in the Region. You will act as a consultant to the dealers by working together with them on the development and implementation of their business plans. You will be working directly with the dealers and will be involved in a variety of activities including implementation and development of marketing initiatives, customer retention, product displays, financial analysis, market analysis and training.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
OVERVIEW:
Sales Specialist/District Sales Managers – Phone Zone will have territorial responsibility for Remote Contact Dealers in the Region. You will act as a consultant to the dealers by working together with them on the development and implementation of their business plans. You will be working directly with the dealers and will be involved in a variety of activities including implementation and development of marketing initiatives, customer retention, product displays, financial analysis, market analysis and training.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Facilitating, coaching and consulting with dealers to ensure monthly / yearly sales objectives are met as well as accomplishing other dealership goals
- Manage dealer compliance of General Motors programs and administer GM policies and procedures
- Assist in implementing dealer level digital marketing and advertising campaigns
- Work to improve retail website performance and increase lead generating activities
- Analyze dealer sales, local market conditions (sales, registration data, dealer effectiveness, lost sales) and competition to identify specific sales opportunities
- Conduct sales and training activities including remote contact customer meetings monthly
- Knowledge of all GM products, services, customer demographics or profiles, and competitive automotive makes and models
- Assist in dealer and customer problem resolution
- Coach dealer on customer retention, satisfaction and dealership loyalty
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required, manager is open to considering equivalent experience if candidate does not have a degree
- Entry level experience ok
- The ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining effectiveness
- Excellent oral and written communication skills that involves understanding the audience; getting the message across; presenting information effectively; and communicating openly
- Excellent time management skills – the ability to effectively and efficiently use your time to focus on the most impactful activities
- Ability to build strong relationships
- Ability to influence business partners
- Wide latitude for independent actions, including significant independent judgment
- Skilled in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel
- Computer skills to develop, maintain, and analyze data
- Dealership/automotive experience preferred
- 2+ years in sales and customer service preferred
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.
Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.