Fleet & Commercial Account Manager

at  John Bear Buick Chevrolet GMC New Hamburg

John Bear Buick Chevrolet GMC is recruiting a Fleet & Commercial Account Manager. This is an outside sales position that is remote and office based and includes travel requirements, with a territory focused on the Southern Ontario & Niagara region. Reporting directly to the Fleet/Leasing Sales Manager, the focus of this role is to develop new and increase existing fleet and commercial vehicle sales and leasing to prospective fleet customers with various fleet sizes.
Additionally, to represent the John Bear Automotive Group’s ability to provide sales, service, parts, up fitting and accessories to potential fleet operators in the market area.

REQUIRED KEY SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

• Current and unrestricted driver’s license.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, interpersonal and analytical skills, and prior outside sales experience (with documented success) are integral to the success of the incumbent.
• Ability to work independently and proactively while being responsive to the requests and direction of the Fleet/Leasing Sales Manager is critical.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Tools Provided:

• Laptop, Cell Phone, Printer

ABOUT US:

At John Bear Auto Group, our dedication to excellence and quality service begins with our people. As a top dealership, we pride ourselves on attracting and retaining top talent who bring drive, skill and commitment to the delivery of outstanding customer service.
Founded in Hamilton in 1979 by John Bear, the group now has three dealerships in Southwest Ontario and sells GMC, Chevrolet, Buick and Cadillac vehicles in St. Catharines, Hamilton, New Hamburg, as well as the surrounding Niagara and Kitchener-Waterloo regions.
John Bear is a family-owned business and we pride ourselves on treating our customers like family. Our successful business is built on repeat customers, and our goal has always been to cultivate a trusting relationship focused exclusively on creating value for our customers. We offer great deals, friendly service and a helping hand when it comes time to selling and servicing new and used vehicles

• Ramp-up to discover and explore business opportunities within the scope of GM’s product line
• Build market position by locating, developing, defining, and closing business relationships.
• Leverage John Bear Hamilton’s reputation as a Business Elite Dealership
• Participate in industry associations
• Attend appropriate trade shows to optimize ROI
• Increase John Bear’s Social Media presence by utilizing online platforms, LinkedIn etc.
• Protect organization’s value by keeping information confidential
• Identify trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements.
• Explore opportunities to add value to job accomplishments