Small Business Account Executive

CarGurus • Boston, MA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Account Executive will focus on growing CarGurus' existing customer base in the US market by building strong relationships within a book of dealer clients. It will be your responsibility to work with Business Development, Product Specialists, and Account Managers to ensure high levels of product and customer retention. Within this role, you will:

Requirements

• 1-2 years of proven inside sales experience and closing ability
• Strong account management skills
• Good organizational skills
• Strong internal motivation
• Bachelor's degree in Business or Sales is desired but not required
• The role requires higher levels of collaboration with multiple teams, mostly with the field team

Nice To Haves

• Sandler Sales Training is a plus
• SaaS or Auto Industry Experience is a Plus
• Travel is recommended by not necessary or required

Responsibilities

• Create, preserve, and grow relationships within a designated book of business through prospecting, sales calls, and rapport-building
• Identify and close cross-sell/up-sell opportunities using the CarGurus suite of products
• Grow your book of business through new acquisition opportunities in partnership with Business Development
• Increase revenue per client by re-negotiating subscription rates
• Work with an Account Manager to ensure high customer retention within your book of business
• Work with a Product Specialist to introduce your book of business to and sell CarGurus' newest product offerings
• Accurately forecast monthly sales and retention achievement to management
• Contribute feedback to the larger CarGurus organization by utilizing strong analytical thinking, presentation, and problem-solving skills

Benefits

• We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us.
• Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways.
• A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being.
• Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees