CDK Global · 7 hours ago
Director of Sales - New Business Team (Automotive Software)
Detroit, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$155K/yr - $155K/yr
6+ years expCDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and OEMs in the automotive industry. The Director of Sales will lead a sales team, supervise Account Development Executives, and be responsible for achieving sales quotas while managing staff performance and customer satisfaction.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Lead a sales team to achieving the budgeted sales quota for the year
Directly supervise a team of 5+ Account Development Executives
Monitor performance and achieve financial goals
Develop, motivate and counsel staff
Foster a collaborative environment
Provide feedback information about market conditions and plan sales strategy per quarter to achieve fiscal year goals
Work with current and competitive accounts
Hire and build a successful sales team
Direct and manage staff performance
Handle customer issues and satisfaction
Assist in driving efforts to increase client retention
Qualification
Required
4 year college degree or equivalent experience
Experience in automotive industry
Minimum 6-8 years of related experience in leading a quota-exceeding outside b2b sales hunters; selling complex systems (DMS, SaaS etc)
Demonstrated track record of success in a solutions selling environment
7-9 months of job related formal Sales training
1-3 years of outside B2B sales/including new business development
Excellent planning, project management, analytical and facilitation skills
Demonstrated ability to lead and work within a multi-functional team environment, with a strong track record of delivering measurable results
Excellent verbal/written communication skills, including the ability to make effective presentations to a variety of senior level audiences
Demonstrated ability to make meaningful recommendations to senior management regarding the strategic direction of the sales organization, including the ability to make tough recommendations
Superior analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and technology applications
Excellent work ethic, with ability to succeed in a competitive, high-performance work environment
Be a self-starter, able to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to travel approximately 75% is required
Quota at 100% or more every year
Preferred
Knowledge of automotive - technology and digital solutions preferred
Benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401K Matching Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
CDK Global
CDK Global is a leading provider of retail technology and software as a service (SaaS) solutions that help dealers and auto manufacturers run their businesses more efficiently, drive improved profitability and create frictionless purchasing and ownership experiences for consumers.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
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Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Lenz
Co-Founder
David Penney
Chief Financial Officer
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