AutoFi

Strategic Accounts Executive - Buffalo, NY

AutoFi • $110K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of relevant experience in dealership operations or automotive software
  • Strong understanding of dealership variable operations including Finance & Insurance and Sales Management
  • Proficient in automotive CRM software and common DMS systems
  • Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills
  • Ability to build relationships with various dealership roles, from Sales to C-Suite
  • Quick to adapt to new technology and tools

Responsibilities

  • Manage a Book of Business in a designated regional area
  • Conduct onsite dealer visits, averaging 4 days a week in stores
  • Provide training on best practices to enhance dealer performance
  • Own ongoing relationships with dealers, focusing on KPIs for adoption and satisfaction
  • Integrate software platforms into dealership operations
  • Demonstrate understanding of digital sales processes and performance reporting
  • Communicate effectively with dealership personnel at all levels

Benefits

  • Full training and competitive total rewards package
  • 100% premium coverage for employee medical, dental, and vision
  • Flexible work hours and remote environment
  • Growth opportunities within a dynamic culture
  • Wellness and cultural initiatives, including fitness challenges and webinars
  • Up to $1K per year for professional development
  • Stock options, allowing employees to be owners
Full Job Description
About the Role

AutoFi is looking for a customer centric Strategic Accounts Executive ready for a move that enables your dealership expertise and growth.

You will manage your own Book of Business in a regional area. This role will require onsite dealer visits, average week consists of 4 days a week in stores, overnight travel 50% which are crucial to the success of our partner relationships.

Responsibilities

You have a solid understanding of dealership variable operations, including, but not limited to:
Finance & Insurance, Sales, Sales Management, processes, software, and performance reporting systems.

You should be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of best practice digital sales processes, operating practices, Desking deals, integrations with vendors, CRM and DMS software tools.

You may currently be working with a Automotive Software Vendor, managing dealership accounts from training delivery through ongoing account servicing and support, looking for your next challenge.

Experience working with Vehicle Sales Teams (Sales People, Sales Managers Internet/BDC, and F&I Managers) integrating our software platform and processes into their dealerships.

Provide training and insight on best practices that will leverage and drive the dealers' business.

You will own the ongoing relationship with your dealers, which will include KPIs to ensure increased adoption, driving transactions, ensuring retention and delivering satisfaction.

You will need to be as comfortable speaking to a customer as you would a Sales Person, a Sales Manager, a Dealer Principal, a C-Suite or a Manufacturer.

Requirements

Be assertive and persuasive

Have a disciplined systematic approach to work

Detail-oriented and analytical

Strong work ethic

3+ years of relevant experience with a history of delivering results

Highly computer literate, Google Suite

Good follow up and organizational skills

Quick to adapt to new technology and tools

Have a working knowledge of common DMS systems, F&I systems, and F&I tools

Proficient user of automotive CRM software

Thrive in a multi-tasking environment and be able to adjust priorities on-the-fly

Have excellent verbal, written and presentation skills

Relationship builder

Continuous learner

$110,000 - $110,000 a year

+ commission $50,000 ++ (uncapped) & $15,000 variable bonus for hitting KPI's

What's in it for you:

- We offer full training and a competitive total rewards package along with great benefits

- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage - 100% premium coverage for employee / 50+% for dependents

- Flexible work hours

- Remote environment

- Competitive pay

- Visionary leadership team

- Growth opportunities within a dynamic culture

- Wellness & cultural initiatives (fitness challenges, wellness webinars, virtual games, regional activities, etc.)

- Up to $1K per year for employee professional development

- Stock options - we are all owners!

Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including the candidate's experience and qualifications and local market conditions. Please note, the foregoing salary range does not reflect an employee's total compensation package, which may include bonus, company equity, and health benefits.

About AutoFi

AutoFi is a fintech company that provides a digital platform for car dealerships to offer financing and leasing options to their customers. The company's platform allows customers to complete the entire car buying process online, from selecting a vehicle to financing and signing the paperwork. AutoFi aims to streamline the car buying process and make it more transparent for customers. The company was founded in 2015 and has raised over $100 million in funding.
Learn more about AutoFi
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2015

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