CDK Global

New Business Sales Executive - Automotive Software/SaaS

CDK Global$100K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of outside sales experience
  • 75% travel requirement
  • Consultative solution selling expertise
  • Proven track record in conquest sales
  • Negotiation skills with executive clients
  • Automotive retail experience preferred
  • Proficiency in CRM systems, preferably Salesforce

Responsibilities

  • Acquire new business by building key automotive dealer relationships
  • Cold-call competitive accounts daily to generate leads
  • Identify growth opportunities in the market
  • Develop and forecast short and long-term sales plans
  • Drive significant revenue and profit growth through disciplined methods
  • Set measurable goals to meet sales quota
  • Collaborate with internal teams throughout the sales process

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401K Matching Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Full Job Description

Field Sales: Territory includes Washington, Montana, Wyoming and Colorado. Must live near a major airport in and be willing to travel throughout the territory.

Position Summary

The New Business Account Development Executive creates business relationships exclusively in Competitive Dealership Accounts in a specific geographical area. Grow new market share through conquest sales, selling the depth and breadth of CDK’s product portfolio. Work in conjunction with all of your channel partners to increase sales opportunities of CDK Strategic Products. Achieve annual assigned sales plan, working under guidance of Director of Sales.


Position Responsibilities


. Aggressively acquire new business strengthening and influencing key automotive dealer relationships.
. Create activity by cold-calling into competitive accounts daily
. Identify and define growth opportunities in the market for the business.
. Develop an overall sales plan and forecast sales results for both the short and long term.
. Accountable for generating significant revenue and profit growth utilizing a disciplined and process-oriented approach.
. Set clear, measurable performance goals to achieve assigned sales quota
. Interface and work with internal teams through the sales and implementation process.
. Responsible to ensure all client information is entered into salesforce.com in a timely manner.
. Understand industry segment and keeps abreast of competitor developments in the market and/or territory.
. Develop comprehensive understanding of CDK products and their functionality.

Qualifications & Job Requirements


. Minimum of 5-7 years in an outside sales business development role
. Ability to travel 75% on a weekly basis
. Experience using consultative solution selling to align client27s business needs with a solution
. Experience growing market share through conquest sales
. Must be able to negotiate and close major sales opportunities with executive level clients

. Experience in automotive retail or selling into the automotive vertical preferred
. Know how to develop and manage a sales territory
. Persuasive written and verbal communication skills
. Exceptional presentation skills
. College degree preferred
. Experience using a CRM (Salesforce preferably)

Preferred Attritbutes & Qualifications

. Experience selling Enterprise Wide Software Solutions
. Demonstrated proven track record selling B2B
. Overachiever with growth mindset
. Demonstrated leadership abilities
. Influential, relationship builder
. Keen discovery skills and a desire to challenge prospects to improve their business processes.
. Patience and perseverance; endurance for a long-cycle selling
. Good time management skills


Salary = $100,000 + 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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