Account Manager

ACV Auctions; Town of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 25,685 - 36,582; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Disability and Life Insurance

Generous paid time off

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Retirement planning through 401(k)

Job summary

A technology company in automotive sales seeks a Buyer Representative to drive customer relationships and sales growth. The ideal candidate will excel in communication and sales, with a strong commitment to enhancing customer experience. Responsibilities include engaging customers, achieving sales targets, and adapting to market changes. The role offers $22.60 per hour with additional monthly incentives based on performance and is based in New York.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English; bilingual is a plus.
• Intrinsic drive to meet sales targets and exceed customer expectations.
• Experience in sales, preferably in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Support all efforts to enhance the customer experience.
• Engage current customers to drive adoption of dealer solutions.
• Meet monthly sales and customer retention goals.
• Build relationships with customers through various communication channels.
• Create positive experiences by understanding customer needs.
• Monitor performance of customer accounts.

Skills

Sales Experience

Excellent Communication Skills

Customer Focus

Proactive Approach

Adaptability

Team Player

Tech-Savvy

Tools

CRM platforms

Job description

If you are looking for a career at a dynamic company with a people-first mindset and a deep culture of growth and autonomy, ACV is the right place for you! Competitive compensation packages and learning and development opportunities, ACV has what you need to advance to the next level in your career. We will continue to raise the bar every day by investing in our people and technology to help our customers succeed. We hire people who share our passion, bring innovative ideas to the table, and enjoy a collaborative atmosphere.

Who we are:

ACV is a technology company that has revolutionized how dealers buy and sell cars online. We are transforming the automotive industry. ACV Auctions Inc. (ACV), has applied innovation and user-designed, data driven applications and solutions. We are building the most trusted and efficient digital marketplace with data solutions for sourcing, selling and managing used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive insights that were once unimaginable. We are disruptors of the industry and we want you to join us on our journey. Our network of brands include ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, ClearCar, MAX Digital and ACV Capital within its Marketplace Products, as well as, True360 and Data Services.

At ACV we focus on the Health, Physical, Financial, Social and Emotional Wellness of our Teammates and, to support this, we offer:

• Multiple medical plans including a high deductible, low cost health plan
• Company-sponsored (paid) Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance
• Comprehensive optional benefits such as Dental, Vision, Supplemental Life/AD&D, Legal/ID Protection, and Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Generous paid time off options, including uncapped vacation days, the greater of 3 paid sick days or in accordance with the applicable state or local paid sick leave law, 6 paid company holidays, 2 floating holidays, parental leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, voting leave, and other forms of paid leave as required by applicable law or regulation
• Employee Stock Purchase Program with additional opportunities to earn stock in the Company
• Retirement planning through the Company’s 401(k)

Who we are looking for:

As a Buyer Representative at ACV, you will work closely with dealerships in targeted markets to share ACV Auctions unique dealer business solutions. The Buyer Representative will be responsible for retaining and growing a base of customers within one or more target markets.

Adaptability is key in our dynamic work environment. We're looking for individuals who thrive amidst change, seamlessly adjusting to new tasks, technologies, and challenges. As part of our team, you'll demonstrate resilience and flexibility, swiftly navigating evolving circumstances to achieve our goals effectively.

What you will do:

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Develop a deep understanding of ACV's portfolio of dealer solutions and proactively engage current customers to drive adoption.
• Meet and beat monthly and quarterly sales and customer retention goals.
• Partner directly with the Field Sales team to develop and execute sales strategies for your assigned market(s) in order to retain and grow your customer base and unit volume.
• Drive strong customer relationships through multiple channels of communication E.g. text, phone, email and internal slack channels in an exciting fast paced environment.
• Maintain orderly records through documentation of all customers interactions in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system.
• Create a positive experience through proactive outreach to understand customers buying needs, and offer creative solutions to meet their needs.
• Provide ongoing sales support to customers and present additional products and services to existing customers.
• Stay informed about trends in the automotive market, auctions practices, and customer preferences to provide insightful guidance to buyers,
• Monitor the performance of customer accounts through various assessments including but not limited to, customer KPI review, identification of additional product opportunities, adherence to buy/sell policy agreement.
• Identify customers who have gaps in bid and buy activity and work to re-engage them on the ACV platform.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English. Bilingual is a plus!
• Self-Motivated: Intrinsic drive to achieve sales targets and exceed customer expectations.
• Excellent Communication Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with dealerships through phone, text, and email to build and maintain relationships.
• Sales Experience: Demonstrates experience in sales, preferably in the automotive industry, with a track record of retaining and growing customer bases.
• Customer Focus: Strong dedication to enhancing the customer experience and understanding their buying and selling needs.
• Proactive Approach: Initiative to proactively reach out to customers, identify opportunities, and offer creative solutions to meet their needs.
• Strategic Thinking: Capability to monitor and assess customer account performance through various assessments and identify additional product opportunities.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing market conditions, customer needs, and demands of the role and adjust sales strategies accordingly.
• Team Player: Willingness to collaborate with the Field and Operational teams and provide ongoing sales support to customers.
• Resilience: Ability to handle objections or setbacks and maintain a positive attitude in a competitive sales environment.
• Tech-Savvy: Comfortable using technology and software systems, including CRM platforms, to manage customer interactions and sales activities effectively.
• Time Management: Efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to meet sales goals and expectations.

Compensation:

$22.60 per hour. At target performance, this position is eligible to earn up to $2,000 in additional monthly compensation pursuant to ACV’s incentive compensation plan. Please note that final compensation will be determined based upon the applicant's relevant experience, skillset, location, business needs, market demands, and other factors as permitted by law.