Dealer Inspire

Outside Account Manager (Oklahoma City, OK)

Oklahoma, United States

$69,800 – $87,100Compensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Automotive, DistributionIndustries

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience is required. Candidates must have prior professional sales experience with territory management skills, be highly organized with strong follow-up abilities, and possess a full understanding of the sales process including business planning, training, retail selling, and inventory management. The ability to negotiate and close deals is essential. Candidates must be located within the assigned territory and have strong customer relationship skills. Physical requirements include the ability to stand for long periods, frequent bending, crouching, and twisting, extensive driving (up to 80%), occasional lifting up to 50 pounds, and meeting the company's Motor Vehicle Record and Company Vehicle Fleet policies.

Responsibilities

Manage assigned dealership portfolio to meet and exceed sales and productivity goals for all products. Assist dealers in maximizing program financial opportunities through customized action plans. Drive service advisor effectiveness, training, and overall retail strategies by providing coaching and training to maximize business opportunities. Collaborate with dealership stakeholders such as the Service Manager and Parts Manager to determine product screens, inventory levels, and set competitive pricing. Develop and maintain a consistent monthly contact schedule with dealers. Manage all activity tracking and account information in Salesforce. Maintain knowledge of current industry trends and share best practices across the team and dealership network to support continuous improvement.

Skills

Sales
Account Management
Strategic Planning
Customer Relationship Management
Negotiation
Communication
Problem-Solving
Time Management
Auto Industry Knowledge

Dealer Inspire

Digital marketing solutions for car dealerships

About Dealer Inspire

Dealer Inspire offers technology solutions and digital marketing services tailored for car dealerships. Their platform includes tools like Virtual Walkaround for online vehicle exploration and Boss Mode for improved customer communication. By providing a subscription-based model and additional services like SEO and SEM, they help dealerships increase traffic and convert leads into sales. The goal is to enhance the automotive sales process and improve customer service, ultimately boosting profitability for their clients.

None, IllinoisHeadquarters
2013Year Founded
$300KTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Automotive & Transportation, Consumer SoftwareIndustries
501-1,000Employees

Risks

Departure of key executives like Elizabeth Hern may impact strategic direction.
Complex EV models require innovative marketing strategies Dealer Inspire may not fully address.
Dependency on American Honda Motor partnership could be risky if market conditions change.

Differentiation

Dealer Inspire offers a unique Virtual Walkaround feature for online vehicle exploration.
Their Boss Mode chat feature enhances communication between customers and dealership teams.
The platform's analytics dashboard provides comprehensive insights into ROI, SEM, and SEO.

Upsides

Increased consumer interest in EVs presents a growing market for Dealer Inspire.
The rise of virtual reality can enhance Dealer Inspire's Virtual Walkaround feature.
Subscription-based services align with Dealer Inspire's business model, boosting customer retention.

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