Now Hiring - Affinity Development Group - Media And Communication Account Manager (Zone Business Consultant) in Chicago, IL

Full description of the position

SUMMARY:

The Zone Business Consultant is responsible for assuring dealership performance in the Auto buying program(s) as administered by Affinity Development Group. As the pre-eminent industry leader in providing high quality member generated referrals, we are seeking automotive professionals for areas throughout the United States.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish and emphasize member and company specific requirements of participating automotive dealers with respect to pre-determined vehicle pricing, program execution and member interaction
• Institute and continuously reinforce relationship between the company and the participating dealer network
• Promote the company's expansion of business avenues to increase referrals to the participating dealer network
• Provide expertise and familiarity to the industry knowledge, direction and trends.
• Absolute attainment to mutually agreed upon objectives and forecasts
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 3 years of experience in sales/marketing/account management or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior experience in the Automotive industry preferred
• Demonstrated negotiation and resolution skills
• Exceptional communication (verbal, written, presentation)
• Ability to adjust to a dynamic business environment with multiple simultaneous projects emphasis
• Willing to work irregular hours
• Ability to travel up to 50% on a monthly basis
• Experience with a CRM tool
• Flexible and adaptable to change as needed
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Ability to work as a part of a team and individually
• Must be self-motivated and focused
• Able to accept performance critique and make adjustments in a positive manner
• Current valid Driver’s license with no major violations
• Must have reliable vehicle to be used for business travel purposes (mileage will be compensated at current IRS rate)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Travel reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

Experience level:

• 5 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Travel requirement:

• Up to 50% travel

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to travel up to 50%?
• Do you have experience in the Automotive industry either at a dealership or as vendor?

Work Location: On the road