BDC Associate Fixed Ops - Clearwater Toyota

About the role

At Clearwater Toyota, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, the Service BDC Associate is responsible for generating sales appointments with customers that contact the dealership via the internet for service of new and/or pre‑owned vehicles. The BDC Internet Service Agent delivers a premium customer experience by responding to customer inquiries in a prompt, professional, accurate and courteous manner. This highly accountable position uses lead management tools, CRM software and the internet to manage inquiry flow, update customer files, and closely track customer interest. The associate will be trained to understand all products and services offered, become knowledgeable of inventory as well as financing and incentive programs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to internet inquiries with courtesy, accuracy and professionalism.
• Promptly and accurately enter all customer inquiry data into the CRM.
• Generate service appointments.
• Conduct phone surveys to assess customer preferences and quality of experience.
• Effectively utilize lead management tools.
• Compile all necessary reports, forms and other documentation on a timely basis.
• Perform cashier duties as requested.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.
• Exhibit ethical behavior, provide the highest degree of customer satisfaction and be honest in all aspects of dealing with customers.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong MS Office Suite computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment.
• Ability to work in a call center environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to read and comprehend rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Additional Information

When you join our organization, you'll enjoy comprehensive training, competitive compensation, and unparalleled benefits. Our cooperative, team‑based approach and more than 1,000 internal advancements each year make it easy to see the difference and experience the best that a career in the automotive industry has to offer.