Associate Account Sales Executive – Automotive CRM Software

CDK Global

Associate Account Sales Executive focused on selling CRM software to automotive dealerships. Responsible for building client relationships and managing sales in assigned territories.

Posted 5/17/2026full-timeNewark • Connecticut, New Jersey • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create business relationships and increase incremental revenue selling CRM software through face-to-face sales activities
Work in conjunction with channel partners to increase sales opportunities
Achieve annual assigned sales plan under guidance of Director of Sales
Identify CRM opportunities with existing customers
Grow and maintain existing accounts
Generate significant revenue and profit growth utilizing a disciplined and process-oriented approach
Develop an overall sales plan and forecast short and long-term sales results
Gain an understanding of the industry segment and keep abreast of competitor developments
Focus on consultative relationship with clients
Escalate customer concerns/issues for timely resolution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree and at least 1-2 years of B2B selling experience
Demonstrated ability in building and maintaining client relationships
Automotive retail experience
Experience using consultative solution selling to align client’s business needs with a solution
Experience in negotiating and closing sales opportunities
Ability to manage a sales process and provide customer support based on the needs of the client
Experience with developing and managing a sales territory
Persuasive written and verbal communication skills
Strong presentation skills
Experience using a CRM system

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401K Matching Program
Tuition Reimbursement

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Hard Skills & Tools

B2B sellingconsultative solution sellingnegotiatingclosing salessales process managementcustomer supportsales territory managementCRM system

Soft Skills

building client relationshipsmaintaining client relationshipspersuasive communicationpresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree