[Remote] Account Executive, Inside at Cars Commerce

United States

Cars Commerce Logo
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Requirements

  • Proven ability to identify and close sales opportunities virtually over the phone and web meetings
  • 1-3+ years of relevant sales experience
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
  • Demonstrated consistent quota attainment track record with a continuous desire to win
  • Overall experience selling advertising or complex SaaS/software solutions to business leaders

Responsibilities

  • Act as point of contact for existing customers, focusing on ongoing customer success, retention, and growth
  • Sell products and/or services to existing customers via telephone and Internet (e.g., chat, email, video conferencing, etc.)
  • Responsible for maintaining relationships with accounts by working with customers within assigned territory, defined by geographic area, industry, or product/service segment
  • Respond to client inquiries and offer guidance on appropriate products and services
  • Execute sales strategy, pull reports and key information
  • Provide insight to customers, identify and close upsell opportunities
  • Demonstrate expertise of retention and sales techniques and company product/service offerings

Skills

Cars Commerce

Online marketplace for buying and selling cars

About Cars Commerce

Cars Commerce operates as a digital marketplace in the automotive industry, connecting consumers who want to buy or sell cars with automotive businesses like dealerships and manufacturers. The platform provides consumers with essential information about vehicles, including product details, pricing, and seller locations, helping them make informed purchasing decisions. For automotive businesses, Cars Commerce offers insights and data on market trends and consumer behavior, which can enhance their sales strategies. The company generates revenue through advertising and subscription fees from these businesses for services like listings and access to consumer analytics. By utilizing technology and data, Cars Commerce aims to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the car buying and selling process for both consumers and businesses.

Chicago, IllinoisHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
IPOCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, Automotive & TransportationIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Risks

Increased competition from platforms like Cars24 threatens Cars.com's market share.
Cars24's vehicle scrappage scheme may attract environmentally conscious consumers away from Cars.com.
Continuous innovation is required to maintain user engagement against competitors' superior alternatives.

Differentiation

Cars.com offers a comprehensive platform for both car buyers and sellers.
The platform provides valuable insights and data to automotive businesses.
Cars.com is recognized for its extensive EV-related content and services.

Upsides

Increased consumer interest in EVs boosts demand for Cars.com's listings and reviews.
AI-driven personalization enhances user experience and engagement on Cars.com.
The shift towards subscription-based car ownership creates new service opportunities for Cars.com.

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