Territory Sales Manager (Autotrader)

Cox Enterprises; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with bonus

Health benefits

401(k) with company match

Professional development opportunities

Flexible time-off policies

Job summary

Cox Enterprises’ Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book division seeks a Territory Sales Manager/Client Success Manager to drive subscription revenue across the Greater Seattle Area. You’ll expand and manage your territory by guiding dealers through business challenges with data-driven recommendations.

Candidates should reside in the territory; travel about 4 days per week; a bachelor’s degree and relevant experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6 years of related experience or an equivalent mix of education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Ability to reside/travel within an assigned sales territory.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed revenue, retention and referral goals across your territory.
• Manage your sales pipeline, maintain accurate forecasts and drive account growth.
• Use CRM, sales enablement tools and analytics to identify opportunities and inform strategies.
• Build and deepen relationships with key decision-makers at each dealership as a trusted advisor.
• Conduct regular business reviews using market insights and performance data.
• Identify cross-sell and upsell opportunities within your portfolio and collaborate with partners.
• Advocate for clients during onboarding and implementation to ensure a smooth experience.

Skills

Relationship-building

CRM proficiency

Data-driven insights

Sales forecasting

Consultative selling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

CRM systems

Analytics tools

Job description

**This is a regional position. Preference will be given to applicants living in the Greater Seattle Area of Washington state.**

Every day, thousands of car shoppers turn to Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book to decide what to buy and where to buy it. As a Territory Sales Manager/Client Success Manager, you’ll play a direct role in helping dealers show up, stand out and win in that competitive marketplace.

You’ll manage and grow a portfolio of franchise and large independent dealerships across the Greater Seattle Area of Washington state, driving subscription revenue and retention for these Cox Automotive brands. You’ll combine relationship-building with data-driven insights, presenting tailored strategies that help dealers navigate challenges and reach their goals. Candidates must reside within the territory, and will travel on average 4 days per week.

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.

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What You’ll Do

You’ll expand and manage your territory by uncovering new opportunities, guiding clients through business challenges and delivering insights that help dealers make smarter business decisions. You will:

• Meet or exceed revenue, retention and referral goals across your assigned territory.
• Manage your sales pipeline, maintain accurate forecasts and drive consistent account growth.
• Use CRM, sales enablement tools and analytics to identify opportunities and inform strategies.
• Build and deepen relationships with key decision-makers at each dealership, serving as a trusted advisor by providing consultative, data-driven recommendations.
• Conduct regular business reviews, using market insights and performance data to provide consultative guidance on dealer challenges and opportunities.
• Leverage qualitative and quantitative data, including market insights, to assist dealers in making educated business decisions
• Identify and pursue cross-sell and upsell opportunities within your portfolio and collaborate with partners in other business units to design and deliver tailored solutions.
• Advocate for clients during onboarding and implementation to ensure a smooth experience.
• Resolve or route client issues quickly and effectively to the appropriate teams.

Who You Are

You’re a self-starter who knows how to close deals and build relationships that last. You love being on the road, meeting people face to face and bringing the right solutions to their doorstep. You also bring the following qualifications:

Minimum:

• A bachelor’s degree with 6 years of experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree with up to 4 years of related experience; a Ph.D. and up to 1 year; or 10 years of relevant industry experience.
• A valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• The ability to reside/travel within an assigned sales territory.

Preferred:

• Experience in the automotive industry or advertising media.
• Proven success in a field sales environment.
• Strong knowledge of social media, digital advertising and online platforms.
• Proficiency with CRMs systems and analytic tools.