The Inside Regional Sales Manager generates revenue within an assigned territory by offering various product solutions to customers that will enhance their sales and operations functions, thus increasing their revenue. Work closely with automotive dealers to provide consultative services to best bundle and use Xtime products. Determines customers' needs via consultation, then reviews and analyzes options of what is best suited for the customer. Once the optimum product or product package has been determined, the Inside Regional Sales Manager will advise and educate the customer on the best solution and negotiate pricing. Close sales opportunities for new business for Xtime products and services.
This is a remote opportunity, and the incoming candidate can live and work from anywhere; however, the territory supported by this role will focus on the NorthWest Central Territory states, such as Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, Arkansas, and Northern Kansas. Candidates must be comfortable calling into this region if they do not already reside there.
What You’ll Do:
- Share a territory goal and work in partnership with Outside Regional Sales Managers to coordinate prospective clients and up-sell opportunities.
- Use the Challenger-based selling approach to manage and successfully close complex sales opportunities.
- Engage your cross-business unit partners to drive mutual productivity.
- Promote Xtime and its core products with the end goal of creating value for customers and thus, collecting new recurring revenue.
- Act as advisor to customers to build market share, increase revenue, and retain business.
- Leverage your managers and sales tools to gain a competitive edge.
- Maintain accurate customer and sales activity information in Salesforce.
- Manage relationships through to sales for each prospect by fact-finding, follow-up, identifying customers' needs, presenting, and demonstrating the software solutions, and overcoming objections.
- Interact with decision makers such as Sr. management and owners, cultivating a lasting business relationship with these contacts.
- Ensure that monthly, weekly, and yearly sales goals are met or exceeded.
- Focus on new business development, maintaining customer relationships, and troubleshooting specific customer problems.
- Prepare sales plans and corresponding product packages for customer.
- Provide accurate forecasting and develop weekly and monthly sales plans to manage the sales funnel.
What’s in It for You?
Here’s a sneak peek of the benefits you could experience as a Cox employee:
- A competitive salary and top-notch bonus/incentive plans.
- A pro-sales culture that honors what salespeople (like you!) contribute to our success.
- Exceptional work-life balance, flexible time-off policies and accommodating work schedules.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, with multiple options for individuals and families.
- Generous 401(k) retirement plans with company match.
- Inclusive parental leave policies, plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance.
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Access to financial wellness/planning resources.
Who you are:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 4 years’ experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 10 years’ experience in a related field.
- Safe drivers needed; valid driver’s license required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree in a related discipline strongly desired (e.g., finance, business, etc.)
- 5+ years of knowledge of software, advertising, or automotive software sales experience including comparable dealership software packages (CDK, Reynolds and Reynolds, DealerSocket, etc.) and finance software (RouteOne and others).
- Requires strong knowledge of the automotive industry, especially automotive dealerships, and the F&I process.
Drug Testing:
To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $64,800.00 - $97,200.00. The salary rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's experience. In addition to the salary range identified herein, this role is also eligible for an annual incentive/commission target of $85,000.00.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
EOE, including disability/vets
