Inventory Consultant / Automotive

At Dealer Trade Network, we are driven to optimize every facet of the dealer's new car inventory process, catering to ever-changing market needs and redefining inventory management in the automotive landscape.

With DTN experiencing growth, we aim to find new sales talent to join our team. To be successful as an inventory consultant, you should be up to date with all the latest developments in the motor vehicle industry, but mostly have a passion for sales. You should be able to identify a customer's needs, recognize their buying signals, and close the deal without being aggressive.

Job Purpose:

The Inventory Consultant is responsible for speaking with clients and potential customers to help them learn about the services provided by DTN. Their duties include meeting with clients, explaining how the company’s products or services function, and providing training for the product or service. A successful sales consultant will also meet all sales goals and KPIs.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Respond to incoming leads primarily by phone and email.
• Utilizes all available resources to identify and engage dealerships looking for or selling inventory.
• Set up calls with potential dealerships to discuss possible car deals or options when available.
• Executes the DTN sales process as trained to ensure proper sales processing.
• Manage all required documentation according to the sales process for all sales.
• Maintain professional working relationships with co-workers and clients to contribute to the sales team.
• Stay current with the latest auto make/models/trim details as part of ongoing development and training.

Special Skills:

• Is coachable and willing to learn.
• Strong sales acumen (phone and email specifically)
• Ability to write and speak effectively and professionally
• Technical Acumen: typing, using software, general navigation of computers, email, etc.)
• Extremely self-motivated
• Negotiating skills

Pay Details:

• 100% Commission at 30% flat rate | Non-Exempt Position

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of sales experience
• High School, undergraduate degree preferred
• Previous experience as a GM, finance manager, floorplan manager, senior sales consultant, and inventory manager, as well as experience working in dealer trades, auto auctions, or automotive wholesale, is also highly preferred.

Benefits:

• 100% Employer-paid benefits for the Employee
• Health Insurance
• Dental, Vision
• STD & LTD
• Basic Life Coverage for a $25,000 policy
• 401K retirement program
• (8) Eight Company-Paid Holidays
• (5) Five PTO days are provided after completing your first 90 days as a new hire, plus an extra week after 1 year.
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Company Culture:

At Dealer Trade Network, we live by four core values and seek to find new talent who will do the same: Customer Service over Self. While revenue is important, so is fulfilling our mission to serve our clients. Integrity in Everything We Do - Being a part of our team means you are doing the right thing. You give 110% and are consistently contributing quality work. Committed to Team Success.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Work Location: In person