Business Development Specialist
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Are you driven by business growth, relationship building and helping clients thrive? Are you eager to contribute to the purpose of a company that aims to help its clients feel confident and secure about their future? As a Business Development Specialist, you will play a key role in supporting retailer satisfaction and contributing to the expansion of iA Dealer Services across the network.
This position is a great opportunity to showcase your skills and fully realize your potential within a caring and trustworthy company. Here, people and their development are at the heart of our priorities, fostering an environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
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What you’ll accomplish with us
As a Business Development Specialist, you’ll be at the core of our mission. Here are the main responsibilities:
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Support and execute strategies to grow the client base and acquire new accounts.
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Identify and engage potential retailers, presenting solutions and offerings to new and existing clients.
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Assist with account setup, documentation, and coordinate installations and follow ups to ensure efficient onboarding.
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Maintain ongoing contact with retailers to support transitions, facilitate meetings, and help resolve operational issues.
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Conduct exit interviews, perform follow ups, and support retention efforts for vulnerable or former clients.
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Monitor compensation, loan agreements, and ensure effective oversight of retailer accounts.
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Support risk management activities and ensure adherence to compliance and regulatory requirements.
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Represent iA Dealer Services at industry events; assist with planning, budgeting, and building strategic relationships to expand our network.
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Maintain accurate records in Salesforce and support the onboarding and training of internal and external partners.
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Respond to internal inquiries, collaborate across teams, uphold professionalism, and ensure the timely preparation of reports and expense claims.
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What could accelerate your success in this role
We’re looking for someone who:
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A minimum of two years’ experience in the automotive industry is required
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Is known for their strong relationship building and client service skills.
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Stands out for their ability to identify opportunities and communicate effectively with various stakeholders.
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Demonstrates strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities at once.
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Is recognized for their professionalism, autonomy, and collaborative mindset.
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Has 2-3 years of experience in business development, account management, sales, or a related field.
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Why you’ll love working with us
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A work environment where learning and development merge with a collective pursuit of excellence;
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A healthy, safe, fair, and inclusive environment where potential can be freely expressed and developed;
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We offer a competitive compensation structure for this role. The base salary for this position is $60, 000 annually + commission. We also offer competitive benefits and a pension plan. Competitive benefits: Flexible group insurance, competitive pension plan, stock purchase plan, vacation and wellness/personal development days, telemedicine, employee and family assistance program, ergonomic furniture program, performance bonus, discounts on iA products, and much more!
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and get ahead of your career, where your talent really belongs!
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Still unsure about applying?
At iA, we believe in potential and value diverse experiences. If this role inspires you, go ahead and apply – your place might be with us, and we want to get to know you!
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