Cars.com

Business Development Executive-Inside

Remote, United States remote Entry $93,100 - $111,720
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About the role

Headquarters: Remote - New York
URL: http://cars.com

Be essential at Cars Commerce

At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, our reputation-based digital wholesale auction marketplace, Dealerclub, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.

No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, it’s built into the very fabric of our shared values. We like to say we Rise Together – putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community. Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to be Open to All, encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes. But critical to our success is Caring to Challengeand Taking Ownership, fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today. At our foundation, we have integrity, Doing the Right Thing, even when it’s hard. It’s our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable.

But don’t take our word for it. As a U.S. News & World Report Best Company to Work For in 2024, we're obsessive about the employee experience. We are among the top 20% being declared “Best” of our industry based on six critical factors that are important to employee wellbeing, like quality of pay, benefits, work life balance and more.

About the Role:
Sell products and/or services to customers then transition account to an Account Executive for ongoing service and growth.

Responsible for development of new accounts.

Pursue sales leads within assigned territory, defined by geographic area, industry, or product/service segment.

Respond to customer inquiries and offer guidance on appropriate products and/or services.

May work in tandem with the Account Executive sales team to achieve sales goals and revenue targets.

Must be able to effectively communicate across multiple internal channels. Execute sales strategy and identify new opportunities/leads.

Possess a working understanding of company products/services and utilizes sales techniques effectively.

Ability to travel once a quarter to assigned territory and prospects

Requires minimal supervision

Qualifications
Have a sales-focused mindset with a bias towards action

Exceptional organizational and planning skills and can be held accountable utilizing key metrics

Proven ability to build a sales pipeline through effectively hunting, prospecting, cold calling, networking and lead generation activities

Strong ability to communicate over the phone, in person, and video conferencing with prospects

Self-driven with the ability to consistently contact a large prospect base

Effectively operate both short and long cycle sales

Excellent communication, presentation and customer relationship building skills.

Ability to leverage the extended team to succeed

Has a strong business acumen, with a desire to drive results

Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

4+ years of successful sales experience; software or ad-tech sales is ideal

Demonstrated consistent quota attainment track record with a continuous desire to win

Have a strong business acumen, with a desire to drive results.

 
 
In this spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the compensation for this role. The range is expressed as total target compensation (base salary + variable). If you are hired at Cars Commerce, your total target compensation will be determined based on factors such as skills and/or experience. If the range is close to what you're seeking, then we encourage you to apply and learn more about the total compensation package and benefits for this position.

Total Target Compensation Range

$93,100.00-114,050.00
Our Comprehensive Benefits Package includes:
Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans

New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up

Generous PTO

Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day

Learn more about our Benefits, Perks, & Culture on our LinkedIn Life Pages!

For US-based Positions: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Please note that we are unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Applicants: Click here to review our Privacy Policy for Applicants. For current employees, please click here to review our California Privacy Policy for Employees.

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Interview prep

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Role
Technology & IT Business Development Remote Collaboration Sales Business Development remote

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Business Development Executive-Inside role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Cars.com?
  3. Which of Business Development, Remote Collaboration and Sales have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you stay organised and communicate clearly when working remotely?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Business Development, Remote Collaboration and Sales.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Business Development Executive-Inside role because I can bring practical experience in Business Development, Remote Collaboration and Sales, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Cars.com needs from this hire.

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