Market Area Manager - Bellingham, WA

Credit Acceptance; Washington; Remote; USD 94,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A national finance company seeks an Outside Sales- Market Area Manager. Responsible for developing dealer relationships and enhancing business outcomes. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in sales and a drive for success. This role offers a competitive salary of $111,450 plus uncapped commission, with excellent benefits and the opportunity to work flexible hours.

Benefits

Uncapped earning potential

Quarterly profit sharing

Excellent benefits from day 1

Flexible schedule

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Minimum travel of 80% in the market.
• Proven track record of success in a competitive sales environment.
• A valid driver's license, insurance, and registration.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting automotive dealerships to enhance business development outcomes.
• Account management & client services to build a strategic relationship with customers.
• Running a territory with entrepreneurial drive similar to a small business owner.

Skills

Drive to continuously improve

Consultative sales experience

Motivation to succeed

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

Job description

Credit Acceptance is proud to be an award-winning company with local and national workplace recognition in multiple categories! Our world-class culture is shaped by dedicated Team Members who share a drive to succeed as professionals and together as a company. A great product, amazing people and our stable financial history have made us one of the largest used car finance companies nationally.

Our outside sales professionals are on the front line pushing the boundaries of our company growth and revenue generation. We continuously strive to meet our company goals by increasing quality dealer enrollments, building relationships, and consulting with our dealers on how to improve their business.

Outside Sales- Market Area Manager | Dealer Relationships

About this Position:

• Market Area Managers work within their assigned geographic territory in the field. Residence within or near this assigned territory is required.

Credit Acceptance offers our team members in the sales department:

• Uncapped earning potential with a base salary and uncapped monthly performance-based commission, total compensation depends on the impact you make in your market
• Quarterly profit sharing, company phone and computer, plus automobile and mileage allowance
• Excellent benefits package beginning day 1 that includes 401(K) match, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical/dental/vision and much more
• Progressive career opportunities as demonstrated by our record of promoting internally
• Flexibility to set your own schedule and manage your own territory, ideal for self-starters
• A dedicated support system including structured and continued training
• Work-life balance with generous PTO beginning on day 1

Who We Are Looking For:

We are looking for driven, consultative, and influential sales professionals to continue to lead our market growth. Our ideal candidate exhibits:

• Motivation to succeed and achieve goals
• Drive to continuously improve oneself and their customers
• Demonstrated sales successes with an established track record of achievement and progression
• Consultative sales experience through a detailed needs analysis, direct communication and a solutions-based mindset

From B2B to finance, our Market Area Managers come from a variety of backgrounds and industries. While not limited to these titles, some of our most successful Market Area Managers come from the following backgrounds:

• Account Managers
• Account Executives
• District Sales & Sales Managers
• Field Sales & Territory Managers
• Area Managers
• Business Development
• Business Managers
• Finance & Insurance (F&I) Managers

Responsibilities:

As a sales representative for Credit Acceptance, you will be provided with continuous training to help you achieve success within your assigned territory. Responsibilities in your area will include:

• Prospecting automotive dealerships to enhance business development outcomes
• Account management & client services to build a strategic and consultative relationship with customers
• Running a territory with entrepreneurial drive and dedication similar to a small business owner

Qualifications

• Minimum travel of 80% in the market
• Proven track record of success in a competitive sales environment
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
• A valid driver's license, insurance and registration
• Occasional overnight travel, less than 10%

Preferred

• Knowledge or experience in auto finance or retail operations of automobile dealerships
• Existing relationships with dealers in the defined territory

Targeted Compensation: $111,450 + Monthly Uncapped Commission

Benefits

• Excellent benefits package that includes 401(K) match, adoption assistance, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical/ dental/vision and many nonstandard benefits that make us a Great Place to Work

Our Company Values:

To be successful in this role, Team Members need to be:

• Positive by maintaining resiliency and focusing on solutions
• Respectful by collaborating and actively listening
• Insightful by cultivating innovation, accumulating business and role specific knowledge, demonstrating self-awareness and making quality decisions
• Direct by effectively communicating and conveying courage
• Earnest by taking accountability, applying feedback and effectively planning and priority setting

Expectations:

• Remain compliant with our policies processes and legal guidelines
• All other duties as assigned
• Attendance as required by department

Credit Acceptance is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive working environment for all. As part of our Culture of Compliance, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and value our culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of the person's age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, criminal history, or any other legally protected characteristic.