Hybrid Body Shop Business Development Manager na Pacific BMW

Pacific BMW's Certified Collision Center is hiring a Business Development Manager to capture body shop jobs from the service drive and form relationships with local businesses, car clubs, online forums, and at local automotive events. This position reports to Andrew Batenhorst, Body Shop Manager. The department hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. This is a full-time position paid $22-$26 hourly plus bonuses.

Company Overview

Pacific BMW is a family-owned Dealership operated in Glendale since 1982. We have a state-of-the-art facility with upgrades, and a clean and organized work environment. Our Body Shop, recently renamed Pacific Collision Center has been recognized as one of the best Collision Centers amongst all the other BMW body shops nationwide. We offer full-time jobs with employee benefits and perks that include paid time off, health insurance, complimentary life insurance, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance at group rates; 401k with matching employer contribution; tenured and accredited leadership team; employee discounts and many opportunities for growth and development. 

Job Requirements  

• 3-4 years of Business Development experience
• Minimum of two years in the Collision Industry or Auto Service/Sales environment 
• College Degree in Business, Marketing, or equivalent
• Enjoy networking, engaging in conversation, assisting others, and building rapport  
• Computer savvy
• Bilingual in Armenian and/or Spanish is preferred   
• Current Driver's License with a clean driving record is a must      

Physical Requirements:  

• Surroundings: indoors in air-conditioned areas, and outside in the Service Drive where there is exposure to loud noises, car fumes and the weather
• Regularly: Walking, standing, walking grasping, grabbing with hands, typing  
• Occasionally: sitting, bending, twisting, and/or stooping, kneeling and/or squatting, climbing stairs, lifting, reaching and lifting overhead, pushing and pulling      

Duties include:   

• Engage with 80% or more of all daily service drive customers to make them aware of our Collision Center and the services we offer
• Coordinate with the Body Shop Manager to design and execute external sales calls to Attorneys, Mechanic Shops, Insurance Agents, other dealerships, car collector facilities, car shows/events to build relationships and capture leads to bring those jobs into the body shop
• Distribute Collision Center marketing materials to customers in a no-pressure, friendly manner to spread awareness of our business
• Provide competitively priced quotes to customers the same day they are requested
• Maintain a professional, visible, and consistent presence on the service drive for the duration of your shift
• Work closely with service advisors to provide collision repair quotes as needed, following timeliness guidelines for completion
• Prepare estimates within your estimate authority and submit them for review to the Body Shop Manager
• Follow-up with leads through body shop customer engagement software daily
• Assist with checking-in/delivering vehicles at the Collision Center during high volume situations
• Perform miscellaneous tasks, projects and duties assigned by the Body Shop Manager

Disclaimer:  

To qualify for employment, the top candidates must submit to a pre-employment investigation that includes a background check, MVR and drug testing. Pacific BMW is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a Drug-Free work environment.