Position Summary: The Vocational Vehicle Consultant will be responsible for identifying, developing, and maintaining business growth through the following market segments: franchised OEM dealerships, governmental agencies (local/state), fleets (local/regional), and others as identified. In addition, build relationships with other internal departments to successfully drive the business in a harmonized manner.
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Essential Job Functions and Duties:
- Drive relationships & business opportunities within a 150-mile radius of branch location
- Analyze client needs, opportunities, current & future market trends to drive responsible opportunities/business/growth for the company.
- Develop & maintain a working knowledge/understanding of competitors (incumbents/others)
- Represent the company at events/meetings within the 150-mile radius of branch location.
- Identify opportunities to be involved with clients & vendors at events/meetings.
- Collaborate with internal departments to find solutions that will meet/exceed the clients requirement.
- Maintain all related contact & opportunity information within CRM system.
- Always comply with Driverge’ s Core Values (LOVE IT).
- Other duties as required.
Position Qualifications and Entrance Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred
- Five (5) years plus experience in business development environments and their related areas is preferred
- Strong knowledge of vehicles platforms (van/lite truck/suv) & understanding of upfitting
- Ability to analyze and develop accurate conclusions to support business opportunities based on key data.
Skills/Abilities:
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Strong customer FIRST mentality.
- Solid verbal, written, interpersonal communication skills are required.
- Ability to complete multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Able to work independently as well as with a team and collaborate with internal and external customers.
- Friendly demeanor with good energy and a positive attitude.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Candidates must successfully complete criminal and motor vehicle background check
Physical Demands/Work Environment:
- Able to function capably in an office environment using standard equipment (telephones, fax machines, computers, copiers, etc.)
- Must be able to complete office-related physical activities (walking, standing, talking, hearing, pushing, reaching, seeing, stooping/crouching) as needed.
- Experience working remotely and independently.
- Ability to travel as needed, expected “in-front of client” time is 3-4 days per week.
- Participate in required company safety programs, trainings, and PPE guidelines.
