CDK Global

Regional Sales Executive - Automotive Software Solutions

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

Qualifications

  • 4 year college degree or equivalent experience
  • 3-5 years of Automotive Retail or 5-7 years of outside B2B sales experience focused on new business development in the Auto vertical
  • Strong knowledge of automotive, finance/insurance, and technology industries
  • Ability to travel approximately 75% to build relationships with dealership personnel
  • Excellent work ethic and competitive mindset
  • Self-starter with both independent and collaborative working capabilities
  • Strong computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint)
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for deal closing and presentations

Responsibilities

  • Engage in face-to-face selling, spending up to 75% of time visiting dealerships to foster long-term relationships
  • Conduct consultative solution selling by analyzing dealership needs and cross-selling CDK products
  • Forecast sales and manage a robust pipeline to meet annual quota
  • Negotiate contracts with clients to ensure successful sales outcomes
  • Stay informed about competitor activities and industry trends within the designated territory

Benefits

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

Field Sales: The territory covers Long Island. To be considered candidates must live in the NYC or NJ areas and be willing to travel to the territory.

Position Summary

We have an immediate opening available for aRegional Sales Executive (RSE).Create business relationships and increase incremental revenue to Large CDK clients through face-to-face sales activities. Work in conjunction with all of your channel partners to increase sales opportunities in CDK Strategic Products to grow CDK27s share of wallet in our existing client base. Achieve annual assigned sales plan, working under guidance of Director of Sales.

Responsibilities

  • Face-to-Face Selling: Spend up to 75% of your time in the field traveling to dealerships to build long-term, trusted advisor relationships with dealer principals and general managers.

  • Consultative Solution Selling: Analyze dealership needs and cross-sell the CDK product portfolio to increase "share of wallet".

  • Quota Achievement: Forecast sales, manage a robust pipeline, and negotiate contracts to hit assigned annual quota credits.

  • Market Awareness: Monitor competitor developments and industry segment trends within your specific geographic territory.

Qualifications:

  • 4 year college degree or equivalent experience

  • Must have Automotive Retail experience, ideally 3-5 years, and/or must have 5-7 years of outside B2B sales/including new business development selling within or to the Auto vertical at a minimum of 80% of the time

  • Knowledge of automotive, finance/insurance and technology industries strongly preferred

  • Ability to travel approximately 75% or more is required in the field traveling to dealerships to build long-term, trusted advisor relationships with dealer principals and general managers.

  • Excellent work ethic

  • Ability to succeed in a competitive, high-performance work environment

  • Be a self-starter, able to work independently and collaboratively

  • Team player with ability to coordinate efforts with channel sales reps to sell

  • Strong computer skills with current technical knowledge, i.e., proficiency w/MS Office (Excel/PP)

  • Solid interpersonal and communication skills in order to close deals and make presentations

  • Ability to present new product concepts to marketplace

  • Ability to formulate sales plan for designated territory, region or specific client portfolios

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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