Cox Automotive is at the forefront of a changing industry - the automotive industry. As we develop new software and digital solutions that lead the charge, our sales teams bring those innovative solutions to their clients to help solve some of their biggest challenges. If it 's your objective to represent one of the top automotive companies in the industry that is transforming the way the world buys, sells, and owns vehicles, then Cox Automotive is your destination.
What You'll Do:
As a Senior Sales Product Consultant, you will be the main technical resource for the vAuto Sales Teams. You will drive and manage the technology evaluation stage of the sales process and act as the Subject Matter Expert (SME). Working with the sales professionals, you will serve as a key technical advisor and product advocate for vAuto products. Your role includes articulating technology and product positioning to business and technical users, ideally drawing from your experience in car dealerships.
Some of your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations of products & services to support the growth of business objectives.
- Represent vAuto products in a virtual environment and at Trade shows such as NADA, Digital Dealer, etc.
- Exhibit thorough knowledge of all solutions offered within the Cox Automotive ecosystem
- Collaborate with sales teams to understand customer requirements and provide sales support
- Document feature requests/enhancements into weekly reports to aid the direction of Product Development
- Respond to functional and technical elements of RFPs
- Investigate and keep informed of competitor technical specifications, product data, websites, industry standards, developments, etc. Continually develop technical knowledge of product offering
- Identify inefficiencies occurring for prospective and existing customers resulting from utilizing non-integrated software solutions offered by competitors
- Able to travel occasionally if necessary
- Learn other DSS product solutions & become a product expert over time.
What's in It for You?
Here's a sneak peek of the benefits you could experience as a Cox employee:
- A competitive salary and top-notch bonus/incentive plans.
- A pro-sales culture that honors what salespeople (like you!) contribute to our success.
- Exceptional work-life balance, flexible time-off policies and accommodating work schedules.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, with multiple options for individuals and families.
- Generous 401(k) retirement plans with company match.
- Inclusive parental leave policies, plus comprehensive fertility coverage and adoption assistance.
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
- Access to financial wellness/planning resources.
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The bottom line, we take good care of our employees.
Want to join us? Here 's what we 're looking for:
Who you are:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 4 or more years of experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 2+ years of experience; a Ph.D. and 1+ year of experience; or 8+ years of experience in a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Degree or certifications in a related discipline strongly desired (I.E. business, marketing, sales, etc.)
- Strong executive presence with the ability to confidently present product demonstrations to all levels of leadership both internally and to clients.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a proven track record of learning and presenting new software technologies, preferably vAuto.
- Outstanding technical skills, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills
- Proactive with good organizational and time management skills, self-starter
- Automotive industry and software sales experience is a plus
- Experience with MS Office, Outlook & MS Teams, Salesforce CRM a plus
Come join the Cox family of businesses and make your mark today.
USD 86,200.00 - 129,400.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary of $86,200.00 - $129,400.00. The salary rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's experience. In addition to the salary range identified herein, this role is also eligible for an annual incentive/commission target of $36,300.00.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
About Cox Automotive
At Cox Automotive, people of every background are driven by their passion for mobility, innovation and community. We transform the way the world buys, sells, owns and uses cars, accelerating the industry with global powerhouse brands like Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book, Manheim and more. What's more, we do it all with an emphasis on employee growth and happiness. Drive your future forward and join Cox Automotive today!
About Cox
Cox empowers employees to build a better future and has been doing so for over 120 years. With exciting investments and innovations across transportation, communications, cleantech and healthcare, our family of businesses - which includes Cox Automotive and Cox Communications - is forging a better future for us all. Ready to make your mark? Join us today!
Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page .
Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.
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