Dealer Relations/Sales Coordinator - ADESA Portland

If you’re an admin and sales support coordinator looking to join a strong team, ADESA has a great opportunity for you! In this role, you’ll help build relationships with customers, field inbound and outbound calls, coordinate offers, and enjoy the many benefits of being part of our inside sales team!

The ADESA Dealer Relations Coordinator partners with clients, building and maintaining relationships with them to help grow their business and ours. You’ll work with independent new and used car dealers, dealer groups, commercial accounts and others. You’ll assist outside sales reps and the general sales manager in servicing dealer relationships, developing new business and retaining existing business. You’ll also educate clients on new and existing ADESA services that meet the client’s individual business needs. We provide the training, technology and tools; you use your personality and perseverance to meet sales volume goals and succeed.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Responsible for impacting and achieving overall sales goals.
• Contact dealers on a daily basis via telephone and internet to solicit and develop new buyer and seller business.
• Maintain current customers and act as liaison for outside sales representatives, consignment dealers and auction personnel.
• Assist in the resolution of If Bids in a timely and effective manner.
• Build strong ADESA.com customer relationships through training, education and awareness to match the customer’s needs to the product offerings. Navigate and educate customers on all aspects of ADESA.com and smart phone applications.
• Properly use and navigate ADESA’s CRM to log calls, run reports, and view dashboards.
• Monitor all local competition and recommend competitive strategies to supervisor.
• Communicate with all departments to ensure proper marketing of sale inventory and maximize vehicle exposure for sale.
• Perform sale day duties such as customer service, block representation and post-sale reporting.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of one (1) to three (3) years of inside sales, account management and/or customer service experience preferred. Prior experience with sales and sales management tracking databases, such as Salesforce.com, with emphasis on accurate documentation is preferred.
• Previous auction experience preferred. Automotive background is helpful.
• Consultative selling and closing skills or the aptitude to learn these skills.
• Strong computer skills required.
• Highly articulate and persuasive verbal, written communication and listening skills.
• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Must be qualified to operate a motor vehicle and possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must have a demonstrated ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.

PERKS & BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
• 401K with company match.
• Generous PTO (paid time off).
• A multitude of perks including student loan payments, reimbursement programs, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
• A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
• Access to opportunities to expand your skillset and share your knowledge with others across the organization.

ABOUT US

ADESA currently operates 56 locations throughout the US. Our Vehicle Service & Logistics Centers, some up to 200 acres, provide a wide array of vehicle services including repair & reconditioning, auction remarketing, and many locations serve as market hub distribution sites. Our inventory comprises hundreds of thousands of vehicles across North America from retail to commercial, OEM & more.

As an industry leader, ADESA is poised for a multi-year expansion including huge investments in facilities, massive sales growth, and an ever-increasing inventory of vehicles! We are looking for great people who want to take this journey with us!

Legal:

Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check and motor vehicle record check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

ADESA is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. ADESA also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.

Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.