Account Executive II

Tekion; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative automotive technology company is seeking a motivated sales professional to drive the market presence of their cutting-edge products. The ideal candidate will have strong SaaS and automotive sales experience, focusing on building relationships and exceeding revenue goals. This role offers competitive compensation and the chance to work in a dynamic, collaborative environment that values innovation and performance. Metrics for success include frequent cold calls and consistent updates to internal systems.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Stock options

Opportunities for growth

Dynamic work environment

Innovative company culture

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of SaaS or automotive software sales experience with complex sales cycles.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Team player who collaborates to maximize opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Build trusted relationships with dealer principals and departments.
• Identify and qualify prospective dealer partners.
• Meet and exceed sales goals.

Skills

SaaS sales experience

Automotive software sales experience

Communication skills

Business acumen

Team collaboration

Education

4-6 years of experience in sales

Tools

CRM systems

Map My Customer

Job description

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud‑native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting‑edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

Job Description

We’re looking for a highly motivated, self‑starting sales professional who is super‑charged of taking our groundbreaking technology products to the market. This is an exciting role in a hyper‑growth unicorn that is transforming the automotive industry. You will be accountable for generating and maximizing sales revenue goals and increasing customer awareness within a defined territory. If you’re driven, can convince your audiences for all the right reasons, and have a proven track record of high achievement to goal, we’re looking for you!

Roles and Responsibilities

• Build meaningful, trusted relationships with dealer principals, department heads, and management
• Identify and qualify prospective dealer partners
• Utilize your technology and industry expertise to understand unique dealer needs and identify ways that Tekion can enhance their business performance
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to sell Tekion’s suite of products and ensure customer adoption, success and rapid value achievement
• Meet and exceed sales goals

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• 4-6 years of SaaS, or automotive software sales experience, ideally DMS (Dealer Management System) with experience managing complex sales cycles and multi‑million‑dollar contracts
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, strong business acumen and ability to be a brand ambassador for Tekion
• 50 Minimum In‑Person Cold Calls Per Month with Preplanned itinerary
• Consistent Use of Map My Customer
• Daily Updates in Tekion systems with all Relevant Dealer Data Including CED
• Team player who collaborates with internal stakeholders to maximize opportunities
• Ability to travel 50-75%

Preferred Skills

• Experience in the automotive industry

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous stock options
• The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from the Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful companies
• Be part of an early stage, hyper‑growth startup with the opportunity to grow and prosper
• Work on the latest and coolest technologies – everything is home‑grown and built ground‑up
• Dynamic work environment with a strong sense of community and collaboration
• Open and transparent culture that encourages innovation, rewards performance and discourages hierarchy
• Exciting opportunities for career growth and development

Current Tekion Employees – Please apply via Greenhouse Internal Job Board

Tekion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, victim of violence or having a family member who is a victim of violence, the intersectionality of two or more protected categories, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.