How to Audit Lead Response Time Weekly as a BDC Manager
A BDC manager should audit lead response time weekly by pulling daily metrics from your DMS and CRM, comparing actual response windows (first-contact time) agai...
How Should a BDC Manager Handle Setting BDC Pay Plans That Drive Appointments?
A BDC manager should build pay plans around appointment completion rates and show-up percentages rather than dials or contacts alone, tie bonuses to quality met...
How Should a BDC Manager Handle Setting a Service Appointment Around Customer Availability?
You should ask customers about their schedule in your first contact and confirm availability multiple times before the appointment date. Offer a range of time s...
How Should a BDC Manager Handle Qualifying an Internet Lead in Three Questions?
A BDC manager should qualify an internet lead by asking three focused questions: (1) What's your timeline for buying or trading in a vehicle? (2) Do you have a ...
How Should a BDC Manager Handle a 'Just Checking Price' Inquiry?
A BDC manager should treat a "just checking price" inquiry as a qualification opportunity, not a price-quote transaction. Route the lead to a trained BDC rep eq...
How Should a BDC Manager Handle Following a Four-Email Sequence That Books Appointments?
A BDC manager should monitor each email in a four-email sequence by tracking open rates, click-through rates, and appointment-booking conversion at each stage, ...
How a BDC Manager Should Handle Leaving a Voicemail That Actually Gets Returned
A BDC manager should leave voicemails that get returned by keeping them under 20 seconds, stating a specific reason for the call upfront, speaking clearly with ...
How Should a BDC Manager Handle an Inbound Sales Call in Under 90 Seconds?
A BDC manager should handle an inbound sales call in under 90 seconds by qualifying the caller's vehicle interest and budget in the first 20 seconds, confirming...
How Should a Sales Associate Handle Running a Proper T.O. to a Manager?
A proper T.O. (turnover) to a manager means handing off the customer with a clear vehicle presentation, honest negotiation position, and documented price sheet—...
How Should a Sales Associate Handle Selling a Vehicle Across Two Salespeople?
When a vehicle sale involves two salespeople, the key is establishing clear split responsibility upfront—usually designating a primary salesperson and a seconda...
How Should a Sales Associate Handle a Be-Back Properly?
A sales associate should handle a be-back by documenting the prospect's information, vehicle interest, and next steps immediately on a follow-up card or in the ...
How Should a Sales Associate Handle Setting Expectations With a Service Customer on the Lot?
A sales associate should set expectations with a service customer on the lot by being honest about wait times, clearly explaining what work will be performed an...