Associate Account Manager driving acquisition, retention, and revenue for Cars Commerce, a provider of automotive marketplaces and digital retail technology. Managing dealer relationships and digital sales solutions.
Responsibilities
Drive revenue growth and meet or exceed acquisition, retention and revenue targets
Actively seek out new sales opportunities through cold calling and networking
Create acquisition opportunities by introducing Cars Commerce to prospects in the assigned territory, nurturing prospects and facilitating the proposal process
Master and train dealers on the digital car dealership ecosystem and KPIs produced by Cars Commerce Canada
Conduct monthly performance reviews with customers, present opportunities and propose upsell solutions
Build and maintain strong, long-lasting customer relationships
Work with customer support personnel to implement digital solutions
Update the sales CRM every day
Participate in weekly sessions with the sales director and product sessions
Prepare and deliver presentations on services to potential clients
Attend conferences, meetings, and industry events to network and promote Cars Commerce services
Requirements
Must be located in Calgary, AB
Driver’s license and the ability to travel within the territory
Proven sales experience in the automotive or digital solutions industry
Proven retention and technical skills in supporting existing customers when required
Strong understanding of the automotive industry, digital solutions, digital leads management and digital advertising trends
Highly motivated and target driven, with a proven track record in sales
Excellent selling, communication, and negotiation skills
Ability to create and deliver presentations and performance reviews tailored to the audience's needs
Relationship management skills and openness to feedback
A passion for the automotive industry and staying up-to-date with its trends and challenges
At least 3-5+ years of experience in sales, preferably within the automotive industry or a digital agency
Understanding of the automotive market, customer behavior, and the sales cycle
Familiarity with the latest digital trends and digital advertising strategies in the automotive sector
Strong ability to develop and execute sales plans and strategies
Proven negotiation skills and the ability to close deals effectively
Knowledge of digital advertising platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads) and analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prepare and deliver persuasive sales presentations
Excellent organizational skills with an ability to handle multiple accounts and assignments
Achieve agreed-upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule
Ability to use CRM & Google suite
Competence in using data analysis reports to spot automotive trends and optimize performance of dealerships
Understanding of website and digital advertising technology and capabilities
Flexibility and adaptability to work in a rapidly changing environment
Demonstrable experience in integrating AI solutions into day-to-day operations
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