Sales and Key Account Manager

Drive N-Motion • Chicago, IL

6d • Remote

About The Position

Vehicle Fleet Services, a division of Drive Holding Corporation, is hiring a remote Automotive Key Account Manager to grow and support its nationwide dealership client network. The role combines relationship management, business development, vehicle remarketing expertise, and automotive industry consulting. The manager develops new dealership relationships, expands existing partnerships, and increases participation in the AssuraCar vehicle asset protection program. Clients include dealership owners, operators, general managers, used car managers, acquisition managers, and other automotive professionals.

The position also provides wholesale liquidation consulting, helping clients improve returns on aging or excess inventory using national auction databases, appraisal platforms, and inventory protection solutions. The manager collaborates with industry organizations and auction partners. This is a full-time, fully remote role with flexible scheduling and occasional local travel within the assigned market. No weekend work is expected. Vehicle Fleet Services provides training, tools, and resources. Compensation includes uncapped earning potential, performance-based commissions, and a start-up guarantee for up to 180 days subject to required performance metrics. Advancement and regional leadership opportunities may be available.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of wholesale automotive or automotive industry experience.
• At least 2 years of sales experience; automotive industry experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of automotive sales, vehicle wholesaling, inventory management, appraisals, and auto auctions.
• Strong communication, negotiation, relationship-building, and sales skills.
• Ability to develop new business opportunities and maintain long-term client relationships.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment while managing an assigned market.

Nice To Haves

• Automotive industry sales experience.
• Existing relationships with dealership owners, general managers, used car managers, or automotive decision-makers.
• Automotive buyer or acquisition experience.
• Experience with dealerships, wholesale auctions, fleet services, vehicle remarketing operations, or inventory management programs.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and onboard new dealership accounts within the assigned market.
• Maintain strong relationships with dealership clients and expand existing partnerships.
• Increase dealership participation in the AssuraCar vehicle asset protection program.
• Work with dealership owners, general managers, used car managers, acquisition managers, and other automotive professionals.
• Provide wholesale liquidation consulting to help clients maximize returns on aging or excess inventory.
• Use national auction databases and appraisal platforms to support client inventory and remarketing decisions.
• Collaborate with industry-related organizations and auction partners to strengthen relationships and expand awareness of services.
• Manage multiple client relationships and business development activities independently across an assigned territory.
• Travel locally as needed for dealership visits, business development, industry events, and auction partnerships.

Benefits

• Uncapped earning potential, with top performers able to earn monthly commissions exceeding $20,000.
• Start-up guarantee available for up to 180 days after the start date, subject to required performance metrics.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Opportunity for rapid advancement and regional leadership growth.
• Training, support, tools, and resources provided.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed