Territory Manager

ACV Auctions; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Stock options

401(k)

Job summary

ACV Auctions is seeking an enthusiastic Territory Sales Manager to drive growth within the dealership and wholesale car markets. You will build strong dealer relationships, travel daily to onboard and service accounts, and leverage Salesforce to monitor pipeline and outcomes.

You will develop strategic plans, educate customers on our products, and forecast activity monthly and yearly. A dynamic, autonomous, and growth-oriented environment awaits, with competitive compensation and opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years dealership experience in used or new car business.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Experience selling into dealerships; auction knowledge preferred.
• Willingness to travel daily to dealerships.
• CRM experience, preferably Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Actively support efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Develop and execute a strategic plan to grow and build new business in your territory.
• Service accounts in person and via phone, identifying growth opportunities.
• Utilize Salesforce for reporting and tracking on a daily basis.
• Develop relationships with dealers and dealer groups to maximize revenue.
• Be familiar with competition and how to sell against it.
• Assess customers’ wholesale needs and offer ACV solutions.
• Educate customers on product breadth and available services.
• Forecast and report monthly and annual business activity.
• Ensure customers and prospects understand products via consultative selling.
• Respond quickly to issues to maintain current customer satisfaction.
• Market ACV proactively to customers and communicate advantages.
• Stay aware of financial activity within your book of business.
• Adapt to changes in a book of business and internal structure.
• Oversee Vehicle Condition Inspectors and KPIs.

Skills

Dealership experience

English proficiency

Relationship building

Sales pipeline

Travel willingness

Sales experience

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

Posted Friday, August 21, 2026 at 7:00 AM

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.

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:

ACV Auctions is looking for an enthusiastic, experienced Territory Sales Manager, who has a background in the automotive space, a passion for cars, and wants an opportunity to join a growing company. Our Territory Managers are the face of our company. They need to understand the dealership and wholesale car business. They are "road warriors" who have boundless energy and work tirelessly to build their territory and provide our clients with the best service. At ACV Auctions we pride ourselves on trust, transparency, and credibility, and our Territory Managers deliver this to our customers every day.

What you will do:

• Actively and consistently support all efforts to simplify and enhance the customer experience.
• Develop and execute a strategic plan to grow and build out new business in your territory.
• Service accounts in person and via phone, looking for incremental growth opportunities.
• Utilizes Salesforce on a daily basis for reporting and tracking purposes.
• Develop relationships with dealers and dealer groups and leverage these relationships to maximize revenue opportunities.
• Be very familiar with the competition and how to sell against it.
• Assess customers’ wholesale inventory needs and offer solutions to increase their business with ACV Auctions.
• Educate customers on the breadth of what our product can offer them and the services that will be made available to them.
• Forecast and report incoming business activity on a monthly and annual basis.
• Ensure both customers and prospects have a detailed understanding of our products through a consultative selling approach.
• Ensure current customer satisfaction by responding quickly and accurately to problems, concerns or needs.
• Help proactively market the company to customers and convey the advantages of our product.
• Accountable and aware of the financial activity within your book of business.
• Adapt to changes in a book of business, customer contacts, and internal structure/role changes.
• Day to day management of Vehicle Condition Inspectors and KPIs.
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will need:

• 5 year(s) Dealership experience, on either the used or new car side of business
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Experience selling into dealerships and auction knowledge is strongly preferred.
• Ability to be on the road every day, traveling to both existing and prospect dealerships.
• Understanding of the retail/wholesale marketplace in an operational context to best position ACV Auctions.
• Excellent relationship building skills both in-person and over the phone.
• Understanding of the importance of building internal and external networks to increase personal effectiveness.
• An upbeat and positive demeanor.
• Ability to be self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and assists others in doing so.
• Experience using a CRM (preferably Salesforce) to maintain and plan sales pipeline.
• Ability to travel for meetings, training, etc.
• Valid driver’s license and use of a validly registered and insured motor vehicle required.

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Our Values

Trust & Transparency | People First | Positive Experiences | Calm Persistence | Never Settling

At ACV, we are committed to an inclusive culture in which every individual is welcomed and empowered to celebrate their true selves. We achieve this by fostering a work environment of acceptance and understanding that is free from discrimination. ACV is committed to being an equal opportunity employer regardless of sex, race, creed, color, religion, marital status, national origin, age, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, disability, military status, status as a veteran, or any other protected characteristic. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable accommodation, please let us know.

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No immigration or work visa sponsorship provided for this position.

Compensation:

The base compensation range for this position is listed in the "Job Details" section at the bottom of this posting, which includes an annualized geographical differential. This position is eligible for additional compensation pursuant to ACV's incentive compensation plan: the variable target of $48,000. Please note that the final compensation will be determined based upon the applicant's relevant experience, skillset, location, business needs, market demands, and performance (for incentive pay), and other factors as permitted by law.