New Business Development Automotive Software

Remote/Field: To be considered for this role you must reside in one of the following locations: Kansas City MO St Louis MO Topeka KS or Wichita KS

About Us

CDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) across automotive and related industries. The Companys cloud-based software as a service (SaaS) platform enables dealerships to manage their end-to-end business operations including the acquisition sale financing insuring repair and maintenance of vehicles. By automating and streamlining critical workflows the integrated platform of modern solutions enables dealers to sell and service more vehicles by creating simple and convenient experiences for customers and improves their financial and operational performance.

Position Summary

The Account Development Executive for our Small Dealer Services team create business relationships in competitive accounts selling CDKs DRIVE bundled solution.

In this position you will grow new market share through conquest sales selling to Franchise Dealers with 2 sites or less. Work in conjunction with all of your channel partners to increase sales opportunities in CDK strategic products in conquest accounts. Achieve annual assigned sales plan working under guidance of Sales Leadership

Job Responsibilities & Expectations:

• Uncover dealer prospect needs and challenge client to maximize their business results by embracing CDK solutions.

• Consistent sales calls

• 80% face to face with dealerships

• 80% travel required overnight travel (dependent on territory and need to be in the area for a couple of days to penetrate market)

• Communication:

  • Daily communication with channels

  • Daily communication with management

  • Monthly conference call with Sr. Director of Sales

• Engage in solution sales process

• Manage overall account relationship

• Close business achieving assigned annual quota credit

• Ensure competitors do not penetrate accounts

• Data analysis to include total dealer spend

• Assimilate product & technology knowledge to configure and quote product solutions.

• Maximize your resources by engaging the full breadth and depth of CDKchannel partners.

• Gain quick access to key decision maker

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of experience in B2B technology or solution sales preferred

• Automotive industry experience

• Ability to travel 80% of the time Monday - Friday

• Ability to overcome objections easily

• Experience using consultative solution selling to align clients business needs with a solution

• Experience in negotiating and closing sales opportunities

• Experience with developing and managing a sales territory

• Self-drivenpersistent ambitiousand highly motivated

• Excellent communication listening and questioning skills

• Microsoft Office & CRM PC Skills

Salary: $75000 Uncapped Commissions

CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors including but not limited to skills experience certifications and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation offer Medical dental and vision benefits in addition to:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• 401K Matching Program

• Tuition Reimbursement

At CDK we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people customers and communities. We are open curious and encourage different views so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact.

CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color creed ancestry national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status creed or religion age disability (including pregnancy) results of genetic testing service in the military veteran status or any other category protected by law.

Applicants for employment in the US must be authorized to work in the US. CDK may offer employer visa sponsorship to applicants.