Senior Client Solutions Executive, Manheim - Military Veterans

A remote field sales professional who will be the key point of contact for existing dealer clients within Inventory Solutions. Client Solutions Executives will travel to their clients’ places of business 4-5 days a week to develop relationships, introduce solutions selling, and provide Cox Automotive lead generation through consultation with a focus on transacting in-lane and digitally.

The territory for this role will encompass parts of Southeast Minnesota and Northeastern Iowa, specifically the region surrounding Rochester, La Crosse, Mason City, Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City. The ideal candidate will need to reside within this territory due to travel requirements of the position.
 

What You’ll Do:

• Develop a sales strategy to retain and grow revenue streams from an assigned book of business across the Cox Automotive suite.

• Collaborate with team members in multiple departments at various auction locations and other Cox Automotive business units to ensure client service and client experience is constantly improving.

• Develop opportunities with assigned key accounts for other Cox Automotive Solutions groups and collaborate with the sales teams to close these opportunities.

• Collaborate with team members in marketing, promotions, and sales to explore growth opportunities for clients.

• Compensation will be based partially on attainment of monthly sales quotas and goals.

• Create value-added solutions based on process to help clients and Inventory Solutions transact constantly and exceed sales goals.

• Primary duty is to sell value-added solutions across Cox Automotive within the client within a designated book of business.

• Customarily and regularly work remotely with 80% travel to provide solutions-based selling to clients.

• Consultative Solutions sales approach at the client’s place of business.

• Knowledge and understanding of auction and Inventory Solutions top performers and under performers.

• Expertise in Inventory Solutions products and services.

• Expertise and general knowledge in Inventory Solutions operating locations.

• Expertise and knowledge of all Cox Automotive wholesale solutions in order to provide value-added selling opportunities.

• Ability to leverage Salesforce as a selling tool and as informational resource.

• Ability to consult and sell solutions for all Inventory Solutions and Cox Automotive Clients (i.e. Franchise, Wholesale, Independent etc.)

• Awareness and implementation of the Inventory Solutions Sales Cycle

• Self-starter comfortable working with minimal supervision in a variety of work environments (i.e. client location, auction environment)

• Perform any other duties assigned

What’s in It for You?

Here’s a sneak peek of the benefits you could experience as a Cox employee:

• A competitive salary and top-notch bonus/incentive plans.

• A pro-sales culture that honors what salespeople (like you!) contribute to our success.

• Exceptional work-life balance, flexible time-off policies and accommodating work schedules.

• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, with multiple options for individuals and families.

• Generous 401(k) retirement plans with company match.

• Inclusive parental leave policies, plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance.

• Professional development and continuing education opportunities. 

• Access to financial wellness/planning resources. 

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Who You Are:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4+ years of experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 2+ years of experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8+ years of experience in a related field

• Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to travel to dealerships, auctions, etc. within home market 75% of the time or more, as needed.

• Working knowledge of sales and marketing techniques and best practices.

• Skills in communication, customer service, and relationship building.

• Automotive, auction, wholesale, internet sales / service experience preferred.

• Experience in selling and servicing account lists.

• Proven track record of growing accounts from an existing base.

• Keen knowledge of SalesForce.com – navigate, report generation, data mining.

Come join the Cox family of businesses and make your mark today!