CarGurus

Dealer Relations Account Executive

CarGurus$100K — $125K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-5 years of sales experience in a closing role
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Expertise in retention, renewals, and upsell/cross-sell strategies
  • Knowledge of managing at-risk accounts is advantageous
  • Strong negotiation skills and client relationship building
  • Customer service-oriented mindset with a dealer-first approach
  • Experience in sales pipeline management and forecasting
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
  • High level of accountability and autonomy

Responsibilities

  • Manage and enhance existing dealer accounts across Canada
  • Analyze account data to inform retention and growth strategies
  • Renew and negotiate subscription agreements while seeking upsell opportunities
  • Identify and mitigate churn risks proactively
  • Serve as the primary contact for dealer-related inquiries and issues
  • Cultivate strong partnerships with dealers through attentive service
  • Effectively manage time and prioritize opportunities to meet goals
  • Communicate dealer feedback and trends to internal teams

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Total Rewards Package including bonus potential
  • Opportunities for Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
  • Flexible hybrid work options
  • Support for professional development and sales training
  • Inclusive company culture promoting work-life balance
Full Job Description
Role overview

This is an inside sales role based in Boston, MA. The Dealer Relations Account Executive will focus on maintaining and growing CarGurus' existing customer base across Canada. In this role, you'll use performance data to guide dealer conversations, drive renewals and subscription negotiations, uncover upsell and cross-sell opportunities, and proactively reduce churn.

You'll own the day-to-day relationship with your accounts and serve as a trusted partner to dealers, helping them get the most out of their investment with CarGurus while resolving issues quickly and effectively.
What you'll do
  • Manage and grow a book of existing dealer accounts across Canada
  • Analyze account performance and use data to guide retention, renewal, and growth conversations
  • Renew and renegotiate subscription agreements while identifying upsell and cross-sell opportunities
  • Proactively identify churn risk and take action to improve customer retention
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for dealer accounts, resolving subscription and service-related issues with urgency
  • Build strong relationships with dealer partners by listening well, responding thoughtfully, and delivering a high level of customer service
  • Manage your time and territory effectively, prioritize the right opportunities, forecast pipeline accurately, and consistently deliver against monthly goals
  • Surface dealer feedback and communicate trends, issues, and opportunities to cross-functional partners across the organization
  • Bring strong judgment, problem-solving, and communication skills to every customer interaction
What you'll bring
  • 2-5 years of sales experience in a closing role
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience
  • Experience in retention, renewals, and upsell/cross-sell motions
  • Experience reducing churn or managing at-risk accounts is a strong plus
  • Strong negotiation skills and the ability to build trust and rapport with clients
  • A strong customer service mindset and dealer-first approach
  • Experience forecasting and managing a sales pipeline
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced, evolving business environment
  • High internal drive, accountability, and autonomy


The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. On-Target Earnings (OTE) is inclusive of base salary and on-target commission earnings, which applies exclusively to sales roles.

Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).

Position Pay Range

$100,000-$125,000 USD

CarGurus may require in-person interviews as part of our hiring process, particularly for positions based in our Boston and Dublin offices. Candidates selected for an in-person interview will be notified in advance. Please be aware that travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.

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About CarGurus

CarGurus is an online automotive marketplace that allows users to search for and compare new and used cars. The company was founded in 2006 and is headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts. CarGurus has a strong focus on transparency and provides users with information on pricing, dealer reputation, and vehicle history. The company has been recognized for its innovative approach to car shopping and has won several awards for its platform.
Learn more about CarGurus
Size
1,203 employees
Market Cap
$1.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$77.5 million
Founded
2006
5 Year Trend
+36.9%
Revenue
$551.4 million
NASDAQ

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