Account Executive, Field - Columbus, Ohio

divh2Join Cars Commerce/h2pAt Cars Commerce, were 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, our reputation-based digital wholesale auction marketplace, Dealerclub, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry./ppNo one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, its 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 its hard. Its our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable./ppBut dont take our word for it. As a U.S. News World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, were 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./ph3About the Role/h3ullipAct as the primary point of contact for Cars Commerce customers, focusing on ongoing customer success, retention, growth, and the generation of net new business./p/lilipSell products and services to existing customers and pursue new customer opportunities./p/lilipResponsible for maintaining relationships by visiting assigned customers within the sales territory, defined by geographic area or product/service segment./p/lilipRespond to client inquiries and offer guidance on appropriate products and services./p/lilipExecute sales strategy, identify and close upsell opportunities, and drive new business acquisition./p/lilipProvide insight to customers by preparing reports and key information that communicate value to the customer./p/lilipDemonstrate expertise in retention and sales techniques and Cars Commerce products and services./p/lilipAbility to travel by car within the assigned territory to visit existing and prospective customers face to face./p/lilipThe successful Account Executive will partner across the selling and servicing roles in Cars Commerce to ensure their customers receive the maximum value of the Cars Commerce Platform./p/li/ulh3Qualifications:/h3ullipExcellent planning and solutions selling experience./p/lilipMotivated and comfortable working remotely in a home office as well as from the road/field./p/lilipAbility to conduct in-depth sales presentations including product demonstrations that highlight key benefits, return on investment and the value of our solution and services./p/lilipProven persuasion and negotiation skills./p/lilipExperience in the automotive space or digital marketplace is ideal./p/lilipExcellent communication, presentation and customer relationship building skills./p/lilipStrong business acumen./p/li/ulh3Requirements :/h3ullipProven ability to identify and close sales opportunities./p/lilip2-5+ years of relevant sales experience./p/lilipBachelors degree or equivalent experience/p/lilipDemonstrated consistent quota attainment track record with a continuous desire to win./p/lilipOverall experience selling advertising or complex SaaS/software solutions to business leaders./p/li/ulpIn this spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the compensation for this role. The range is expressed as total target compensation (base salary + variable). If you are hired at Cars Commerce, your total target compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills and/or experience. If the range is close to what youre seeking, then we encourage you to apply and learn more about the total compensation package and benefits for this position. Total Target Compensation Range $104,100.00-156,200.00/ppOur Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:/pullipMedical, Dental Vision Healthcare Plans/p/lilipNew Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up/p/lilipGenerous PTO/p/lilipPaid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day/p/li/ulpFor US-based Positions: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status./p/div