Associate Account Sales Executive – Automotive Software

CDK Global

. Create business relationships and increase incremental revenue to CDK clients through face-to-face sales activities .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $65,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in consultative solution selling and building client relationships to drive sales growth in the automotive retail industry. Proven ability to develop and execute sales plans while managing customer support and addressing client needs effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Consultative Solution SellingClient Relationship ManagementNegotiating Sales OpportunitiesSales Process ManagementAutomotive Retail Industry Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Sales PlanningSales ForecastingPerformance Goal SettingIncremental Revenue GrowthClosing Sales Opportunities

Soft Skills

InitiativeSelf-StarterProblem Resolution

Industry Keywords

Business To Business SalesCDK ProductsClient Needs AssessmentMarket Competitor AnalysisSales Quota Achievement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create business relationships and increase incremental revenue to CDK clients through face-to-face sales activities
Work with channel partners to increase sales opportunities in CDK Strategic Products
Grow CDK’s share of wallet in the existing client base
Achieve the annual assigned sales plan under the guidance of the Director of Sales
Set clear, measurable performance goals to achieve a sales quota
Develop an overall sales plan and forecast short- and long-term sales results
Develop comprehensive understanding of CDK products and functionality
Work with internal teams through the sales and implementation process
Keep abreast of competitor developments in the market and/or territory
Develop consultative client relationships and identify unique business needs
Work with the Director of Sales to provide integrated solutions
Escalate customer concerns/issues for timely and appropriate resolution

Requirements

What you’ll need

Demonstrated ability in building and maintaining client relationships
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
75% travel with overnight travel expected
Knowledge of automotive retail industry or CDK knowledge/experience highly preferred
Initiative and self-starter
Business to business sales experience, preferably 6-12 months minimum
Must live in the territory (Georgia) to be considered
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employment-based visa sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Paid Time Off (PTO)
401K Matching Program
Tuition Reimbursement
Annual performance bonus
Other applicable incentive compensation plans
Commission