Account Manager Level 1-South Carolina Residency
Location Remote South Carolina
Working Group 1
Travel Required 50%-60% (Primarily Accompanied or Regional Support Visits)
Classification Exempt
Salary Range - $60000 to $70000
Base Commission Eligible
*Core Competencies associated with this role: Communications Consultative Selling Continuous Learning Cooperation Job Knowledge Problem Solving Quality Management Teamwork
About AutoAlert
AutoAlert is the original disruptor in the automotive software space. Our Customer Experience Management (CXM) platform revolutionizes dealership-customer relationships by creating direct opportunities for meaningful data-driven connections that increase profitability loyalty and retention.
Founded in 2002 AutoAlert is a leading automotive software and data mining provider. We empower innovative automotive partnerships and lead the industry in data security with SOC 2 Type 2 and ISO/IEC 27001 certifications.
Role Description
The Account Manager I (Level 1) is an entry-level growth-focused client engagement role designed to build foundational account management skills within the automotive SaaS environment.
This position supports dealership retention and success through proactive communication execution of established processes and collaboration with senior Account Managers. The Level 1 Account Manager focuses on learning consultative account management dealership operations AutoAlert platform utilization and performance tracking.
This role serves as a development pathway into the Level 2 Account Manager position.
You are a team player with strong problem-solving skills and an innovative mindset. You will be a part of a creative diverse collaborative team of hardworking individuals to increase brand favorability customer engagement and advocacy and revenue growth. This is a fast-paced role that requires strong leadership priority management and interpersonal skills.
Core Responsibilities
Client Engagement & Support
Serve as day-to-day contact for assigned dealership accounts under guidance of senior Account Managers
Conduct scheduled check-ins focused on utilization adoption and training reinforcement
Assist in delivering virtual and in-store training sessions
Reinforce platform best practices and standardized workflows
Support onboarding of new users within dealership accounts
Performance & Reporting Support
Monitor dealership utilization metrics and flag performance risks to senior leadership
Prepare ROI reports and usage summaries for dealership leadership review
Ensure Digital Portal accuracy and assist in campaign confirmation processes
Maintain accurate CRM documentation and account notes
Retention & Growth Support
Identify utilization gaps and recommend corrective action plans
Escalate advanced strategic discussions to Level 2 Account Manager
Support execution of growth initiatives identified by senior AMs
Assist with billing questions and coordinate with internal Accounting when needed
Internal Collaboration
Partner with Training Client Care Sales and Product teams
Participate in territory planning sessions
Maintain strong internal documentation and follow-up discipline
Travel
Conduct in-store visits as assigned (often alongside senior AMs)
Maintain visible regional presence while developing dealership relationship skills
What Success Looks Like
Consistent execution of standardized engagement cadence
Accurate and timely reporting
Increasing dealership platform utilization
Strong documentation discipline
Demonstrated readiness for expanded consultative responsibilities
Your Impact & Experience
13 years of automotive SaaS customer success or account support experience
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Organized and detail-oriented
Comfortable analyzing performance metrics
Willingness to travel regionally
Growth mindset and coachability
Preferred
Bachelors degree
Prior dealership or CRM experience
Experience with customer training or onboarding
Growth Path
This role is designed as a developmental pathway into the Account Manager II position. Promotion to Level 2 is based on:
Demonstrated consultative skill development
Ability to independently manage strategic dealership relationships
Proven retention and growth impact
Strong performance metrics and documentation consistency
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but works with other team members inside and outside of the department.
Across all teams we look for the following Values:
Be a Role Model
Be Passionate About our Partners Success
Own Working Together
Deliver Results
Living the AutoAlert values is core to all team members success. We welcome and encourage all people of diverse backgrounds experiences abilities and perspectives. We are an equal opportunity employer focused on providing a positive place for you to grow your career.
Accommodations
If you require assistance applying for open positions please reach out to Human Resources at .
Benefits
AutoAlert provides a robust benefits package to eligible employees. Eligibility requirements apply to all plans in the United States and Canada. AutoAlert reserves the right to alter benefits offerings at will.
Posting Statement
AutoAlert is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender perception or identity national origin age marital status protected veteran status or disability status.
AutoAlert does not accept unsolicited headhunter and agency resumes. AutoAlert will not pay any third-party agency or company that does not have a signed agreement with AutoAlert.
We are unable to sponsor H1-B Visas at this time.
Required Experience:
Manager
AutoAlert provides the automotive retail industry's leading data & equity mining, communication, dealership marketing & retention management software.