Account Executive, Level 2

2 Months ago • 2-3 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

The Account Executive (L2) will focus on growing CarGurus' existing customer base in the US market by building strong relationships. Responsibilities include creating and maintaining relationships with clients, identifying and closing sales opportunities, growing the book of business, renegotiating subscription rates, ensuring high customer retention, and introducing new product offerings. The role requires strong sales and account management skills to accurately forecast sales and contribute feedback to the organization.

Must have:

2-3 years of inside sales experience
Strong account management skills
Good organizational skills
Strong internal motivation

Good to have:

Sandler Sales Training is a plus
SaaS or Auto Industry Experience is a Plus

Perks:

Equity for all employees
Career development programs
Employee resource groups (ERGs)
Flexible hybrid model
Robust time off policies
Daily free lunch
New car discount
Meditation and fitness apps
Commuting cost coverage

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Job Details

Who we are

At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years.

What we do

The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride!

Role overview

The Account Executive (L2) 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.

What you'll do

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

What you'll bring

2-3 years of proven inside sales experience and closing ability
Strong account management skills
Good organizational skills
Strong internal motivation
Sandler Sales Training is a plus
SaaS or Auto Industry Experience is a Plus

Working at CarGurus

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.

We welcome all

CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid