CDK Global

New Business Sales - Automotive CRM

CDK Global$85K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in B2B outside sales, preferably in the automotive sector.
  • Alternatively, 5+ years of automotive dealership experience in sales, finance, BDC, or management.
  • Consultative solution selling experience to meet client needs.
  • Proficient in Salesforce CRM for tracking interactions and forecasts.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
  • Willingness to travel 75% or more, including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and define growth strategies within the assigned territory.
  • Consistently exceed sales targets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
  • Manage the end-to-end sales process, coordinating with internal teams for implementation.
  • Forge new relationships with automotive dealerships lacking business ties with CDK.
  • Collaborate with channel partners to enhance sales opportunities for strategic products.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • 401K matching program.
  • Tuition reimbursement support.
Full Job Description
Field Sales: Territory includes TX and OK. Must currently live in territory to be considered.

Position Summary

The Account Development Executive position drives top line growth by forging relationships with customers who do not have a business relationship with CDK within a specific geographical area. Grows new market share through conquest sales, selling our CRM to automotive dealerships. Works in conjunction with channel partners to increase sales opportunities in CDK Strategic Products. Achieves annual assigned sales plan, working under guidance of the Director of Sales.

Responsibilities
  • Identify and define a growth strategy in the market for the business
  • Consistently exceed monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets and expect to be well-compensated for results
  • Manage the sales process end to end, proactively managing our internal teams to ensure completion of the implementation process


Qualifications & Job Requirements
  • Minimum of 5 years in an outside sales B2B new business development with automotive industry experience.

OR
  • 5+ years automotive dealership experience, preferably in Sales, Finance, BDC or Management

Plus
  • Experience using consultative solution selling to align client's business needs with a solution
  • Maintain accurate records of your interactions and your forecast in our Salesforce CRM, leveraging the 9 steps of the Influencing the Decision9
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
  • Ability to travel 75% or more with weekly overnight travel


Preferred Attributes & Qualifications
  • Experience in Automotive retail or selling into the automotive vertical market
  • Strong experience using or selling our CRM solution
  • Experience in planning and managing a large sales territory
  • 4Hunter4 mentality
  • Challenger mindset
  • Keen discovery skills and a desire to challenge your prospects to improve their business processes
  • Patience and perseverance; endurance for a long cycle selling
  • Good time management skills
  • Initiative and self-starter


Salary: $85,000 + Uncapped Commissions

CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, certifications, and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.We offer Medical, dental, and vision benefits in addition to:
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401K Matching Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement


At CDK, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people, customers and communities. We are open, curious and encourage different views, so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact.

About CDK Global

CDK Global is an American technology company that provides software and digital marketing solutions for the automotive industry. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. CDK Global's products and services include dealer management systems, digital advertising, and customer relationship management tools. The company has partnerships with major automotive manufacturers such as General Motors, Ford, and Toyota, and serves over 30,000 dealerships worldwide. CDK Global has been recognized for its innovative technology and has received several awards for its products and services.
Learn more about CDK Global
Size
6,500 employees
Market Cap
$6.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$227.2 million
Founded
1972
5 Year Trend
-4.6%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
NASDAQ

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