Field Sales Representative (Manheim)

Cox Automotive Inc.; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Automotive Inc. is seeking a Field Sales Representative/Senior Client Solutions Executive in south central Wisconsin. This role involves developing sales strategies, collaborating with teams, and providing consultative solutions to clients. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and relevant automotive sales experience, with a strong focus on client relationships and exceeding sales goals.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus plans

Flexible time-off policies

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

401(k) retirement plans with company match

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 4 years’ experience in Automotive, auction, wholesale, internet sales/service.
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.
• Skills in communication, customer service, and relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Develop a sales strategy to retain and grow revenue streams.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure improving service and client experience.
• Travel to client locations 4-5 days a week to provide solutions.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Customer Service

Relationship Building

Consultative Solutions Selling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline

Tools

SalesForce.com

Job description

Manheim, a Cox Automotive brand, is currently hiring a Field Sales Representative/Senior Client Solutions Executive to join our team in the south central Wisconsin area. This territory covers Madison, WI to Rockford, Illinois. Person needs to live in this area.

A remote field sales professional that 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.

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)

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.

Check out all our benefits.

Who You Are:

Minimum required:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4 years’ experience in Automotive, auction, wholesale, internet sales / service experience. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 2 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience; or 8 years’ experience in a related field
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required.
• Working knowledge of sales and marketing techniques and best practices
• Skills in communication, customer service, and relationship building

Preferred:

• Automotive, auction, wholesale, internet sales / service experience
• Experience in selling and servicing account list
• Proven track record of growing accounts from existing base
• Keen knowledge of SalesForce.com – navigate, report generation, data mining.
• Field Visits – other sites, Dealerships, Auctions