Account Manager

Cox Automotive Europe; France; Hybride; EUR 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Strong onboarding and ongoing training

Collaborative working culture

Opportunities for career growth

Résumé du poste

A global automotive leader is looking for an experienced Account Manager to drive growth in the French market. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a solid understanding of dealership operations. Responsibilities include building relationships with dealerships, advising on profitability, and tracking account performance. This role offers the chance for career growth within an innovative environment, emphasizing autonomy and collaboration. Candidates with a degree in economics or automotive business are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years‘ experience as an Account Manager in the automotive industry.
• Strong understanding of dealership operations and commercial challenges.
• Experience working inside a dealership such as Used Car Sales or Sales Manager.
• A third language (German is a plus) is appreciated.
• Strong negotiation skills and customer-service mindset.
• Able to work independently, prioritise your schedule, and manage many contacts.
• Ready to collaborate with international teams and contribute to shared goals.
• Experience working inside a dealership (e.g., Used Car Sales, Sales Manager).
• A third language (German is a plus).
• Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving corporate environment.
• Passion for vehicle brands, models, and technical specifications.

Responsabilités

• Build long-term relationships with dealership customers.
• Engage warm leads and convert them into active users.
• Advise customers on stock sourcing and profitability optimization.
• Track account performance and share insights.
• Advise customers on stock sourcing and profitability optimisation.
• Identify up-sell and cross-sell opportunities.
• Coordinate with internal teams such as Customer Success, Logistics/Export, Claims Management, Marketing, and Buyer Engagement.
• Lead regular customer reviews (mainly remote) to identify opportunities for growth.
• Track account performance and share insights to support continuous improvement.

Connaissances

Customer-service mindset

Strong negotiation skills

Data analysis (Power BI)

Confident communication

Ability to build trust

Independently work

Collaborate with international teams

Formation

Degree in economics or automotive business

Description du poste

Overview

Support Cox Automotive Europe’s Growth Following Our Stellantis Partnership

Location: France (Remote/Field-Based)

Following our recent strategic partnership win with Stellantis, Cox Automotive Europe is accelerating its expansion across the French market. To support this momentum, we are looking for an experienced and customer‑focused Account Manager to develop and strengthen relationships with our French dealership partners.

This role offers the stability of a global organisation combined with the dynamic environment of a fast‑growing European business unit — an ideal opportunity for an automotive professional who wants to shape the future of used‑vehicle sourcing and digital retailing in France.

As the dedicated point of contact for small and mid‑sized dealerships across France, your role will be to help them get the most out of our platform and ensure they receive the high‑quality service they expect.

You will:

• Build strong, long‑term relationships with dealership customers
• Engage warm, pre‑qualified leads and convert them into active users
• Understand each dealer’s business model and tailor your support to their goals
• Monitor customer behaviour and performance to drive engagement and retention
• Advise customers on stock sourcing and profitability optimisation
• Identify up‑sell and cross‑sell opportunities
• Coordinate with internal teams such as Customer Success, Logistics/Export, Claims Management, Marketing, and Buyer Engagement
• Lead regular customer reviews (mainly remote) to identify opportunities for growth
• Track account performance and share insights to support continuous improvement

Your role is essential in ensuring dealerships feel supported, confident, and committed to our platform — a key factor in our success in the French market.

• 5+ years‘ experience as an Account Manager in the automotive industry
• Strong understanding of dealership operations, used‑car processes, and commercial challenges
• Confident communicator, persuasive, and able to build trust quickly
• Comfortable analysing data (Power BI or similar) and presenting clear insights
• Strong negotiation skills and customer‑service mindset
• Able to work independently, prioritise your schedule, and manage many contacts
• Ready to collaborate with international teams and contribute to shared goals
• Experience working inside a dealership (e.g., Used Car Sales, Sales Manager)
• A third language (German is a plus)
• Degree in economics or automotive business
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, evolving corporate environment
• Passion for vehicle brands, models, and technical specifications

Why Candidates Love Working With Us

We understand what matters in the French employment landscape — clarity, stability, and meaningful work.

At Cox Automotive Europe, you will find:

• A secure, long‑term role within a global industry leader
• Strong onboarding and ongoing training to deepen your expertise
• Autonomy in managing your region/customers
• A collaborative, respectful working culture with international exposure
• A role with real impact, shaping how French dealers source and buy vehicles
• Opportunities for career growth across Europe

This is a chance to be part of a major transformation in the used‑vehicle market, while developing your career in a supportive and professional environment.

Ready to Drive Our French Market Expansion?

If you’re an experienced automotive account manager looking to join a growing European team, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us shape the future of Cox Automotive Europe.

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