Field Sales Representative

Cox Enterprises

. Serve as the key point of contact for existing dealer clients within Inventory Solutions .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeRemote • Louisiana • United StatesJunior💰 $59,000 - $88,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in consultative sales and relationship building within the automotive and auction industries, leveraging Salesforce for effective account management and growth strategies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Consultative Sales ApproachSalesforce.com ProficiencyAccount Growth StrategiesAutomotive Industry KnowledgeClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Sales TechniquesLead GenerationSales Cycle ImplementationAccount ManagementRevenue Growth Strategies

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsCustomer ServiceRelationship Building

Tools & Technologies

Salesforce

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s DegreeValid Driver’s License

Industry Keywords

Automotive SalesAuction ExperienceWholesale SolutionsInventory SolutionsDigital Transactions

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SFDC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as the key point of contact for existing dealer clients within Inventory Solutions
Travel to clients’ places of business 4–5 days a week to develop relationships and introduce solutions selling
Provide Cox Automotive lead generation through consultation, focused on in-lane and digital transactions
Develop sales strategies to retain and grow revenue from an assigned book of business across the Cox Automotive suite
Collaborate with teams across departments, auction locations, and Cox Automotive business units to improve client service and experience
Develop opportunities with assigned key accounts for other Cox Automotive Solutions groups and collaborate with sales teams to close them
Work with marketing, promotions, and sales teams to identify client growth opportunities
Create value-added solutions to help clients and Inventory Solutions transact continuously and exceed sales goals
Sell value-added Cox Automotive solutions within a designated book of business
Work remotely with approximately 80% travel to provide solutions-based selling
Use a consultative sales approach at clients’ places of business
Apply knowledge of auction and Inventory Solutions top and underperformers
Sell Inventory Solutions products and services
Use knowledge of Inventory Solutions operating locations and Cox Automotive wholesale solutions to identify value-added opportunities
Leverage Salesforce as a sales tool and information resource
Consult and sell solutions for Inventory Solutions and Cox Automotive clients, including franchise, wholesale, and independent clients
Implement the Inventory Solutions Sales Cycle
Work independently with minimal supervision in client-location and auction environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 4 years’ sales experience; alternative combinations include a master’s degree and 2 years’ experience, a Ph.D. and up to 1 year of experience, or 8 years’ sales experience
Valid driver’s license and safe driving record required
Working knowledge of sales and marketing techniques and best practices
Skills in communication, customer service, and relationship building
Automotive, auction, wholesale, or internet sales/service experience preferred
Experience selling and servicing an account list preferred
Proven track record of growing accounts from an existing base preferred
Keen knowledge of Salesforce.com, including navigation, report generation, and data mining preferred
Must live in the Baton Rouge, Louisiana area
Must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship
No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, or visa sponsorship now or in the future
Must clear a pre-employment drug test
Must comply with the company’s drug-free workplace policy

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual incentive/commission target of $42,000.00
Competitive salary and bonus/incentive plans
Flexible time-off policies and accommodating work schedules
Comprehensive healthcare benefits with multiple options for individuals and families
401(k) retirement plans with company match
Inclusive parental leave policies
Fertility coverage and adoption assistance
Professional development and continuing education opportunities
Financial wellness/planning resources
Vacation with pay
Seven paid holidays
Up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually
Bereavement leave
Time off to vote
Jury duty leave
Volunteer time off
Military leave
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Sick leave
Flexible vacation/wellness days and/or PTO
Reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities