Mercedes-Benz Commercial Account Manager

Swickard Auto Group

$50K — $150K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1+ years of B2B sales experience in commercial vans, trucks, or fleet vehicles preferred
  • Strong background in fleet management or commercial account management
  • High HQ (Hospitality Quotient) - empathy, integrity, and self-awareness
  • Proficient in CRM systems and computer literacy
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
  • Self-starter with high energy and proactive outreach initiative
  • Knowledge of automotive products and industry trends is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Drive sales of new and pre-owned Sprinter vans, meeting dealership targets
  • Build long-term client relationships through consultation and understanding operational requirements
  • Prospect and develop new business through outreach, leads, and networking
  • Serve as the primary contact for assigned accounts, ensuring client satisfaction post-sale
  • Manage all client interactions and maintain detailed account records in CRM
  • Monitor market trends and competitor offerings to inform sales strategies
  • Collaborate with service, parts, and finance teams for seamless client experiences

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and supplemental options
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Opportunities for career growth into leadership roles
  • Employee discounts on vehicle purchases and services
  • Support from a recognized Mercedes-Benz dealer group
  • Access to an industry-leading lineup of commercial vehicles
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Seattle, WA | Mercedes-Benz | Sprinter Vans | Hospitality | B2B Sales | Commercial van | Fleet | Account management | Commercial vehicle sales | Pacific Northwest | Veterans encouraged to apply

IS THIS YOU?
• You're a self-starting B2B sales professional who understands commercial clients - their operational needs, their procurement processes, and the value of a long-term account relationship
• You have sales experience with commercial vans, trucks, or fleet vehicles - or strong account management experience in a commercial environment - and you're ready to bring that to the world's leading Sprinter brand
• You build client relationships that last beyond the sale and you take genuine pride in being a trusted resource for the businesses you serve

WHAT YOU'LL DO
• Drive Sprinter van sales and commercial vehicle profitability - selling new and pre-owned Sprinter vans, consistently meeting or exceeding dealership targets while conducting business ethically and with genuine care for every client
• Build and develop long-term client relationships - consulting with commercial prospects to understand their payload, upfit, and operational requirements and presenting the right vehicle solutions
• Actively prospect and develop new business - through outreach, online leads, referrals, and networking across Seattle's commercial and fleet community
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned accounts - staying in close contact post-sale, addressing issues promptly, and ensuring long-term client satisfaction
• Manage all client activity through the CRM - maintaining detailed, accurate records of interactions, follow-ups, and account status
• Monitor the commercial vehicle market - tracking industry trends, customer needs, and competitor offerings to develop effective sales strategies and grow market share
• Collaborate with service, parts, and finance teams - ensuring seamless client experiences across the full commercial vehicle ownership lifecycle
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations affecting commercial vehicle sales

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
• 1+ years of sales experience - commercial van, truck, or fleet experience strongly preferred; fleet management or commercial account management backgrounds highly valued
• Demonstrates a high HQ (Hospitality Quotient) - kindness and optimism, intellectual curiosity, strong work ethic, empathy, self-awareness, and integrity
• Deep understanding of commercial client needs - payload, upfitting, fleet operations, and business purchasing processes
• Strong CRM discipline and computer literacy - you manage your pipeline and your accounts with accuracy and consistency
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills - you build genuine client relationships and follow through on every commitment
• Self-starter with high energy and strong initiative - commercial sales requires proactive outreach and you thrive in that environment
• Knowledge of automotive products, Sprinter van capabilities, and commercial vehicle industry trends a significant plus
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record

WHAT WE OFFER
• Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance and supplemental coverage options
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Career growth - strong commercial account managers at Swickard grow into fleet director and multi-store commercial leadership roles
• Employee vehicle purchase and service discounts
• The backing of one of the country's most recognized Mercedes-Benz dealer groups and the Sprinter brand's industry-leading commercial vehicle lineup

Mercedes-Benz of Seattle's commercial vehicle operation gives a motivated Account Manager the brand, the product, and the market to build a genuinely rewarding B2B sales career. The Sprinter is the right vehicle for a wide range of Seattle's commercial buyers - and the account manager who understands their needs, earns their trust, and follows through after the sale builds a book of business that compounds over time.

If you're a self-starting commercial sales professional ready to grow your career at the intersection of the world's leading luxury brand and the Pacific Northwest's most active commercial market - we'd like to meet you.

Salary Description

$50,000 - $150,000 per year (commission-based)

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