Business Development Representative (BDC) - Growth & Leadership Opportunity

Welcome to Bridgewater Chevrolet. We aren't just selling vehicles; we are helping people in our community get back on the road with confidence. Our dealership has a long-standing reputation for being a place where employees are treated like family and customers are treated like neighbors.

We are currently looking for a motivated Business Development Representative to join our growing team. This isn't your typical desk job; it is a chance to be the heartbeat of our sales process. You will be the very first point of contact for our customers, acting as a friendly guide who makes the start of their journey easy and enjoyable.

We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us, as this role is designed to evolve into a leadership position where you can help mentor others and shape the direction of our BDC department. If you bring a positive attitude, a passion for helping people, and a desire to build a career in a supportive, high-energy environment, you will fit right in.

We provide the tools and training you need to succeed, and in return, we ask for your dedication to creating genuine, lasting connections with everyone who walks through our doors or reaches out online. Come grow with us at Bridgewater Chevrolet.

Salary Range

$80,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Annual Base Salary + Commission + Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Schedule
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Hands on Training
• Mon-Fri Schedule
• Career Growth Opportunities

Requirements

• At least two years of experience in high-volume customer service or lead management.
• Strong comfort level with CRM software and digital lead tracking.
• Clear, articulate phone presence with a focus on building rapport quickly.
• Punctual and reliable for assigned floor shifts at our Bridgewater location.
• An interest in taking on leadership responsibilities as the department expands.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Handle incoming web leads and phone inquiries with a prompt, friendly, and helpful demeanor.
• Guide prospective customers through the initial stages of their vehicle search by answering questions and setting appointments.
• Maintain accurate, detailed notes within our CRM to ensure a seamless handoff to the sales floor.
• Collaborate with the sales management team to refine our outreach scripts and follow-up processes.
• Monitor lead status and ensure that no inquiry goes unanswered, providing a positive first impression of our dealership.
• Participate in team meetings to share feedback and contribute ideas for departmental growth.

Bridgewater Chevrolet is one of New Jersey’s leading Chevrolet dealerships, serving customers throughout Somerset, Hunterdon, Middlesex, and the surrounding communities. For more than 26 years, our organization has built its reputation on honesty, transparency, exceptional customer experiences, and long-term relationships.

Our mission is simple: build customers for life while developing people for life. We believe customers deserve to work with professionals who listen, communicate clearly, and genuinely care about helping them make the right decisions.

Whether purchasing a vehicle, servicing one they already own, or growing their business through commercial vehicles, our team focuses on relationships rather than transactions.

What truly makes Bridgewater Chevrolet different is our culture. We are a high-support, high-accountability organization. Our leaders coach, mentor, and work alongside their teams every day. We invest heavily in training, personal development, leadership growth, product knowledge, communication skills, and customer experience because we believe great people create great businesses.

Our employees receive daily coaching, one-on-one development, ongoing training, and opportunities to continually improve both personally and professionally. We hire people who are humble, hungry, coachable, and emotionally intelligent because character matters more than experience.

Many of our leaders have grown internally, and we believe the next generation of managers, directors, and future dealership leaders already work somewhere today—they simply need the right environment to develop.

If you want a job, there are plenty of dealerships. If you want coaching, leadership, personal growth, professional development, and the opportunity to build a long-term career, Bridgewater Chevrolet may be the place for you.

Why Join Us

At Bridgewater Chevrolet, we believe people join companies for opportunity but stay because of culture. You will work directly with leaders who are hands-on, patient, supportive, and committed to your success. Coaching, mentoring, and personal development are part of our daily culture—not occasional events.

Why people choose Bridgewater Chevrolet:

• High support and high accountability culture
• Daily coaching and one-on-one development
• Leadership that invests in your growth
• Above-average earning potential
• Clear opportunities for advancement
• Strong emphasis on personal development
• A collaborative team environment
• A reputation built on trust and integrity
• A customer-first culture focused on relationships
• Opportunities to grow into future leadership positions

We are not simply building a dealership. We are building future leaders. Our organization continues to grow, and we are looking for people who want to grow with us.

Many employees who have left the automotive industry or other dealerships eventually realize the value of strong leadership, support, and culture and often say they did not appreciate how unique our environment was until they experienced something different.

The people who thrive here are humble, hungry, coachable, emotionally intelligent, and willing to embrace proven processes while continuing to improve themselves.

If you are looking for a place where leadership is accessible, training is constant, effort is rewarded, and growth is encouraged, Bridgewater Chevrolet offers an opportunity to build more than a career—you can build your future.

Who Succeeds Here

The people who excel at Bridgewater Chevrolet typically share several characteristics:

• Humble enough to accept coaching and feedback
• Hungry to improve personally and professionally
• Emotionally intelligent and able to build relationships
• Coachable and willing to follow proven processes
• Self-motivated and willing to take initiative
• Team-oriented and supportive of others
• Driven to build a long-term career rather than simply earn a paycheck
• Comfortable being held accountable to high standards
• Passionate about serving customers at a high level
• Committed to continuous learning and personal growth

The most successful team members view themselves as professionals, not employees. They take ownership of their results, invest in their development, and understand that success comes from consistency, discipline, and relationships.

Who May Struggle Here

Our culture is not for everyone. Individuals who struggle at Bridgewater Chevrolet often:

• Resist coaching or feedback
• Prefer excuses over accountability
• Want shortcuts instead of proven processes
• Focus only on today’s paycheck rather than long-term growth
• Dislike structure, training, or performance expectations
• Avoid personal development and self-improvement
• Blame others for their results
• Prefer to work independently without supporting the team
• Expect success without effort or consistency
• View customers as transactions instead of relationships

We maintain high standards because our customers deserve exceptional experiences and our employees deserve to work alongside people who are committed to excellence. If you want to be challenged, supported, developed, and given opportunities to grow, you may find that Bridgewater Chevrolet is unlike any dealership you’ve experienced before.