Outside Sales Account Manager

The Reynolds and Reynolds Company; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car for business and personal?

Job summary

Reynolds and Reynolds is seeking an Outside Sales Account Manager to promote ERA and POWER at automotive dealerships. You will build and maintain relationships with current customers and identify new accounts, traveling as needed and earning a base salary of $65,000 with an overall first-year target compensation of $120,000–$150,000 including commissions, plus a company car for business and personal use.

Training is provided through Reynolds University in Dayton, Ohio, with ten courses covering

Qualifications

• At least 3 years related experience in automotive sales.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication; persuasive and closing skills.
• Willingness to travel 2–4 nights per month, more during training.
• Valid driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Promote Reynolds' ERA and POWER solutions at automotive dealerships within your territory.
• Build and maintain relationships with current customers and identify new accounts.
• Collaborate with area sales specialists to drive market share growth.

Skills

3+ years related experience

Automotive industry sales experience

Excellent communication skills

Persuasive and closing abilities

Travel willingness

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Position Description

As an Outside Sales Account Manager, your primary focus will be to promote the sale of Reynolds’ solutions at automotive dealerships within your territory. You will serve as the subject matter expert for our core software solutions, ERA and POWER, and be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with our current customers as well as finding new accounts. In addition, you will work closely with area sales specialists to drive market share growth and show how our suite of solutions can help car dealerships deliver superior results. In this role, you are eligible to receive a company car for both business and personal use.

You will receive a base salary of $65,000 and total targeted compensation for the first year is expected to be $120,000-150,000/year including commissions.

Training

Our training consists of time with experienced representatives in the field, online courses completed in your home office, and classroom instruction at Reynolds University, our award-winning internal learning institution in Dayton, Ohio. You will complete ten different courses at Reynolds University throughout your first year. Topics covered will include training on sales techniques, negotiations, dealership operations, and in-depth product training on our Dealership Retail Management System.

Requirements

• 3+ years related experience
• Automotive industry experience is a plus (Sales Associate, Sales Manager, Internet Sales Manager, or F&I Manager)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Persuasiveness and sales-closing abilities
• Strong customer relationship skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to travel (overnight hotel stays) approximately 2-4 nights per month. Travel will be more frequent during the first year while attending required training programs in Dayton, OH.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, with fewer than 2 moving violations in the last three years and no OVI/DUI/DWI violations in the last five years

Benefits

We strive to offer an environment that provides our associates with the right balance between work and family. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and a health savings account
• 401(k) with up to 6% matching
• Company car for business and personal use
• Professional development and training
• Promotion from within
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Eight paid holidays
• Referral bonuses

Reynolds and Reynolds promotes a healthy lifestyle by providing a non-smoking environment. Reynolds and Reynolds is an equal opportunity employer.