Automotive Apprenticeship Group (AAG) is looking for Automotive Industry champions to take the lead in helping dealerships across LA & Ventura County California address one of the industry's biggest challenges: finding and developing new technicians.
Fixed operations is the foundation to success in a challenging automotive landscape and AAG is America’s most innovative technician solution. It’s new thinking geared toward how the industry will train and develop technicians and introduce a new wave of talent to the industry. Together, we aim to create a Gold Standard for Automotive Technician Apprenticeship.
Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity with a great sense of purpose? At AAG, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and challenged to be your best self. Every day, you'll have new and exciting opportunities. In this role, you will be able to take charge of your own financial success with a solid base pay and competitive commission structure. Successful Business Development Managers can make up to $200,000 per year!
Who are we looking for??
- Candidates with a strong understanding of the Automotive Retail Market - Especially fixed operations
- Ambitious leaders that effectively develop relationships with dealerships from the top decision makers all the way to the service teams.
- An effective sales representative to develop dealership commitments and client support for light Automotive Vehicle dealerships and truck service centers.
- Leaders and collaborators – Our model requires top level communication from field, to both host employers, apprentices, and support HQ.
- Problem solvers and consultive sales professionals that can help service centers identify their needs and pain-points and offer value-based solutions through the apprenticeship model.
- Proven track record of meeting KPI
- Able to overcome objections
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Able to present themselves professionally and conduct engaging presentations with key decision makers
- Professional and positive outlook with the ability to work collaboratively with a team
- Reliable personal vehicle (Mileage reimbursement is part of the benefits package) with ability to travel locally
- Must be able to complete a successful background, DMV, and drug screening.
AAG strives to offer a connected and communicative workplace across the U.S. We are looking for folks who can self-manage KPI and other metrics related to the business while building the AAG culture in a new field office to launch efforts for the state of California.
The role of a Business Development Manager:
(This role takes place largely in the field, engaging the key decision makers in light automotive dealerships and truck centers, with some time spent working with the AAG team at our field-based offices.)
- Sourcing new business, utilizing your contacts as well as being resourceful and collaborative with your network, colleagues and using all available tools to reach out to your targeted demographic.
- Increasing AAG market exposure and community awareness of our services to new and existing clients
- Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly schedules of activities, including visits to new car dealerships, cold calling prospective automotive service partners, working with top level decision makers, and presenting the AAG program in a business setting that allows for a full understanding of the AAG model.
- Leveraging workforce development resources and AAG stakeholders to grow industry buy in.
- Assist in the selection and appointment of Apprentices and Host Businesses for appropriate placement and training.
- Work cross collaboratively with AAG field teams to execute at a high level in response to dealership workforce needs.
- Set's dealerships up with the knowledge and tools to successfully execute Registered Apprenticeship in their Dealerships
The Perks:
- Competitive compensation: This is a solid Base Salary role with a robust commission plan paid out monthly.
- Insurance: Medical, Dental, and vision (Let us pay your medical premium!) life, ADP life mart discounts and more
- Mileage /Personal Car Reimbursement @ (.67/mile)
- Purpose-Work in a rewarding industry helping individuals improve their lives through apprenticeship – What we offer can create brighter futures!
- Growth Opportunities! As part of a rapidly growing industry, you can carve out your own path as our model expands and adapts to meet national demand.
- Be a part of our passionate and fast paced team using the Apprenticeship Model to change the way employers grow their workforce.
If you love the automotive industry and want a job with a strong sense of purpose, Apply now!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Automotive aftermarket: 4 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: On the road
