Cars Commerce

Account Executive, Majors

North Carolina, United States

Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, E-commerce, Digital MarketplaceIndustries

Account Executive, Major Accounts

Employment Type: Full time

Position Overview

The Account Executive (AE), Major Accounts will work closely with and provide essential support to the Enterprise Sales Executive (EAE), ensuring customer success and retention while remotely assisting with account growth. This role is ideal for those who excel at remote service and collaboration, managing customer relationships with limited in-person interaction.

Responsibilities

  • Serving as a key contact for customers, focusing on remote customer sales and retention success.
  • Assisting in managing account portfolios and maintaining revenue targets for various business lines.
  • Supporting the sales or referral of Cars Commerce products/services to current customers and new prospects.
  • Collaborating closely with the Enterprise Sales Executive (EAE) to execute account strategies.
  • Preparing reports and audits for assigned accounts, pulling key insights to inform decision-making.
  • Identifying and assisting in upsell opportunities, working with the Enterprise Sales Executive (EAE) to close deals.
  • Demonstrating strong remote sales techniques and product knowledge to retain and grow accounts.
  • Traveling occasionally up to (50%) for client visits as needed.

About You

  • Experience in remote customer service and retention, with a focus on solutions-based selling.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with the Enterprise Sales Executive (EAE), contributing to shared goals.
  • Comfortable and motivated in a remote work environment, with proficiency in utilizing technology for virtual meetings and presentations.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills in a remote setting.
  • Strong business acumen and ability to understand client needs and industry trends.
  • Experience in the automotive industry or digital marketplace is a plus.

What You Bring

  • 3-5+ years of remote sales experience, with a proven ability to retain business and identify sales opportunities.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Consistent track record of achieving sales quotas in a remote environment.
  • Prior experience in advertising, SaaS, or software solutions sales is a plus.

Company Information

At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.

No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, it’s built into the very fabric of our shared values. We like to say we Rise Together – putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community. Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to be Open to All, encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes. But critical to our success is Caring to Challenge and Taking Ownership, fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today. At our foundation, we have integrity, Doing the Right Thing, even when it’s hard. It’s our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable.

As a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, we're obsessive about the employee experience. We are among the top 20% being declared “Best” of our industry based on six critical factors that are important to employee wellbeing, like quality of pay, benefits, work life balance and more.

Compensation & Earning Potential

Top talent deserves top rewards. At Cars Commerce, we don’t cap

Skills

Customer Support
Account Management
Sales Support
Client Retention

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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