Field Sales Representative

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Field sales representative growing dealer revenue for Cox Automotive’s Manheim and Inventory Solutions. Managing client relationships through consultative selling and extensive field travel around Baton Rouge.

Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the key point of contact for existing dealer clients within Inventory Solutions
  • Travel to clients’ places of business 4–5 days a week to develop relationships and introduce solutions selling
  • Provide Cox Automotive lead generation through consultation, focused on in-lane and digital transactions
  • Develop sales strategies to retain and grow revenue from an assigned book of business across the Cox Automotive suite
  • Collaborate with teams across departments, auction locations, and Cox Automotive business units to improve client service and experience
  • Develop opportunities with assigned key accounts for other Cox Automotive Solutions groups and collaborate with sales teams to close them
  • Work with marketing, promotions, and sales teams to identify client growth opportunities
  • Create value-added solutions to help clients and Inventory Solutions transact continuously and exceed sales goals
  • Sell value-added Cox Automotive solutions within a designated book of business
  • Work remotely with approximately 80% travel to provide solutions-based selling
  • Use a consultative sales approach at clients’ places of business
  • Apply knowledge of auction and Inventory Solutions top and underperformers
  • Sell Inventory Solutions products and services
  • Use knowledge of Inventory Solutions operating locations and Cox Automotive wholesale solutions to identify value-added opportunities
  • Leverage Salesforce as a sales tool and information resource
  • Consult and sell solutions for Inventory Solutions and Cox Automotive clients, including franchise, wholesale, and independent clients
  • Implement the Inventory Solutions Sales Cycle
  • Work independently with minimal supervision in client-location and auction environments

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4 years’ sales experience; alternative combinations include a master’s degree and 2 years’ experience, a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience, or 8 years’ sales experience
  • Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required
  • Working knowledge of sales and marketing techniques and best practices
  • Skills in communication, customer service, and relationship building
  • Automotive, auction, wholesale, or internet sales/service experience preferred
  • Experience selling and servicing an account list preferred
  • Proven track record of growing accounts from an existing base preferred
  • Keen knowledge of Salesforce.com, including navigation, report generation, and data mining preferred
  • Must live in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area
  • Must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship
  • No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, or visa sponsorship now or in the future
  • Must clear a pre-employment drug test
  • Must comply with the company’s drug-free workplace policy

Benefits:

  • Annual incentive/commission target of $42,000.00
  • Competitive salary and bonus/incentive plans
  • Flexible time-off policies and accommodating work schedules
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits with multiple options for individuals and families
  • 401(k) retirement plans with company match
  • Inclusive parental leave policies
  • Fertility coverage and adoption assistance
  • Professional development and continuing education opportunities
  • Financial wellness/planning resources
  • Vacation with pay
  • Seven paid holidays
  • Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually
  • Bereavement leave
  • Time off to vote
  • Jury duty leave
  • Volunteer time off
  • Military leave
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Sick leave
  • Flexible vacation/wellness days and/or PTO
  • Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities