VinSolutions Regional Sales Manager

Cox Enterprises • Remote-Minnesota-100, IA

18d • $78,500 - $117,700 • Remote

About The Position

Are you a self-starter, a go-getter, and a dealmaker? At Cox Automotive Retail Solutions, you will find a culture that rewards such entrepreneurial spirit. We empower our team members to make their own decisions for growing our business. We are looking for like-minded people who can share our passion for success. This is a remote opportunity, and the incoming candidate may work from home but will travel extensively (70% or more) within the assigned territory. The territory supported by this role will be Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and a small portion of South Dakota. Candidates must live in this region to be considered for the role. With preference to candidates near a major metro airport within the territory, such as Minneapolis, Des Moines, Kansas City (MO), or Omaha.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 6 years of experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and 4 years of experience; a Ph.D. and 1 year of experience; or 10 years of experience in a related field
• 2+ years experience as a Retail Solutions (VinSolutions, DDC, Xtime, DMS, F&I, Auto Trader, KBB, or vAuto) IRSM or RSM
• Ability to travel up to 75% in the assigned territory
• Must live in the assigned region (Minnesota, Iowa, Kansas, Nebraska, and a small portion of South Dakota).
• Must be able to clear a pre-employment drug test.
• Applicants 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 future.

Nice To Haves

• 5+ years of knowledge in automotive 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 Fixed Ops processes.
• Excellent interpersonal, presentation, relationship-building, collaboration, sales, and territory management skills to work effectively with teams throughout the organization.
• Ability to use and interpret research and data to help customers find opportunities for improvement.
• Excellent database management and customer service skills, strong organizational, problem-solving, and multi-tasking skills.
• Self-motivated and disciplined with an energetic, engaging personality
• Preference to candidates near a major metro airport within the territory, such as Minneapolis, Des Moines, Kansas City (MO), or Omaha.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the sales of Vinsolutions products to franchise car dealerships.
• Accountable for generating and maximizing sales revenue and increasing customers in a territory.
• Offer creative solutions to help dealers reach their business objectives.
• Provide insights on Vinsolutions products to internal partners regarding key dealer business challenges.
• Reinforce the value of existing Vinsolutions and Cox Auto products.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Vinsolutions.
• Own, deepen, and continually build the relationship with the dealers they are responsible for.
• Use the Challenger-based selling approach to manage and successfully close complex sales opportunities.
• Use insight and consultative selling techniques to provide feedback to clients on industry trends, strategies, and challenges.
• Partner with client stakeholders to build consensus for Cox Automotive Retail Solutions products within their organization.
• Independently and collaboratively strategize for solving deal-level challenges.
• Discuss, present, and demonstrate key advantages of the Vinsolutions solution to the customer.
• Meet or exceed assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue sales goals as set by the region and or division.
• Backfill open territories or existing territories, as needed.
• Partner with Regional Sales Manager to develop customer relationships with new and existing dealers.
• Build trusted relationships with decision-makers at the dealership, Dealer Principals, Controllers, and General Managers.
• Frequent travel in designated sales territories and divisions (70% or more).

Benefits

• 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.
• Flexible vacation with pay.
• Seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year.
• Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually.
• Bereavement leave.
• Time off to vote.
• Jury duty leave.
• Volunteer time off.
• Military leave.
• Parental leave.
• Health care insurance (medical, dental, vision).
• Retirement planning (401(k)).
• Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager