Associate Remarketing Account Executive, SmartAuction Sales - Illinois Sales Market

1611 Ally Bank; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Time off & holidays

401K matching

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ally Financial is seeking an entry-level Vehicle Remarketing Sales Associate for SmartAuction to cover a territory including Peoria, IL; Danville, IL; St. Louis, MO; and Quincy, IL. You will drive dealer engagement, onboarding, and training to grow activity on the online auction platform.

Daily local travel is required, a company vehicle is provided, and successful candidates combine communication skills with a willingness to learn in a commission-based environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in financial services, automotive remarketing, automotive, or similar industry preferred.
• 1+ years’ sales experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related field strongly preferred.
• Leverage relationships to contribute to strategy and drive business results.
• Strong direct selling skills conducive to a commission‑based compensation plan.
• #DFS Minimum Qualifications 1+ years of experience High school Diploma or GED equivalent

Responsibilities

• Increase the buying and selling of used vehicles through Ally’s online auto auction.
• Train, equip, and enable dealer customers to utilize SmartAuction.
• Facilitate new dealer introductions, onboarding, training and providing overall sales support.
• Assist or lead dealer trainings (Zoom or in‑person) as needed.
• Attend meetings, dealer and remarketing trade shows and manage special projects as requested by management.

Skills

Financial services

Automotive remarketing

Sales experience

Bachelor’s degree

Relationship leverage

Direct selling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Ally and Your Career Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that’s more than some cliché people put on job postings. We love this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You’re constantly evolving, so shouldn’t your opportunities be, too?

Work Schedule: Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role's specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.

The Opportunity

Candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate to, the assigned territory spanning Peoria, IL; Danville, IL; St. Louis, MO; and Quincy, IL. Preferred locations include Springfield, Central Illinois, and South Central Illinois. Daily local travel throughout the territory is required, and a company vehicle is provided. This is an entry-level opportunity designed to provide the training and experience needed to grow a successful career in sales. Vehicle Remarketing sales position for Ally SmartAuction. SmartAuction is an industry-leading online auto auction that offers access to a virtual inventory of wholesale vehicles for eligible dealers of all brands. Responsible for developing and increasing vehicle remarketing fee revenue within a defined territory to attain territory targets. Grow the active dealer base through equipping, training, and coaching them on how to solve used vehicle needs utilizing SmartAuction. In-person customer contacts on a daily basis throughout the assigned territory, designed to grow the engaged dealer base and increase utilization. Attend meetings and conventions, dealer and remarketing trade shows and managing special projects as requested by management.

The Work Itself

Increase the buying and selling of used vehicles through Ally’s online auto auction, SmartAuction. Train, equip, and enable dealer customers to utilize SmartAuction. Facilitate new dealer introductions, on‑boarding, training and providing overall sales support as needed. Ensure dealer customers are current on all promotions and incentives being offered. Daily in‑person dealer customer contacts are required. Assist or lead Zoom or in‑person training for dealers as needed.

The Qualifications We’re Looking For

Candidates must reside within, or be willing to relocate to, the assigned territory spanning Peoria, IL; Danville, IL; St. Louis, MO; and Quincy, IL. Preferred locations include Springfield, Central Illinois, and South Central Illinois. Daily local travel throughout the territory is required, and a company vehicle is provided.

• 2+ years in financial services, automotive remarketing, automotive, or similar industry preferred.
• 1+ years’ sales experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in related field strongly preferred.
• Leverage relationships to contribute to strategy and drive business results.
• Strong direct selling skills conducive to a commission‑based compensation plan.
• #DFS Minimum Qualifications 1+ years of experience High school Diploma or GED equivalent

How We'll Have Your Back

Ally's compensation program offers market‑competitive base pay and pay‑for‑performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes industry‑leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:

• Time Away: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part‑time status and management level).
• Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry‑leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.
• Supporting your Health & Well‑being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short‑and long‑term disability, pre‑tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well‑being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
• Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back‑up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.
• Work‑Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.
• Other compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.

To view more detailed information about Ally’s Total Rewards, please visit this link: https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf

Who We Are

Ally Financial is a customer‑centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial‑services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com.

Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if after review of the position expectations, you believe that you may need a medical accommodation to fulfill the duties of this role, please email [e-mail] with details of your accommodation request.

Base Pay Range $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 An individual's position in the range is determined by the specific role, the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer.

Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in a variable incentive plan.

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