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KPA

Account Executive – Automotive

KPA

. Identify and close new sales opportunities within the Automotive industry .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $70,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in B2B sales within the Automotive industry, with a strong focus on achieving sales targets through effective pipeline management and client engagement. Proficient in utilizing Salesforce for sales forecasting and maintaining active deals while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance client experiences.

Highest-signal resume keywords
B2B Sales ExperienceAutomotive Industry KnowledgeSalesforce ProficiencyQuota AchievementPipeline Management

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Hard Skills
Sales Strategy DevelopmentContract GenerationSales ForecastingTerritory PlanningUpsellingCross-SellingClient Relationship Management
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationTeam CollaborationIntellectual CuriosityPositive AttitudeMotivational Skills
Tools & Technologies
SalesforceMS Office SuiteZoomInfoChorusOutreach
Industry Keywords
Automotive Compliance SoftwareSales Cycle ManagementNew Business DevelopmentClient ExperienceSales Bookings Targets

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Identify and close new sales opportunities within the Automotive industry
  • Sell KPA’s compliance software and consulting services portfolio into the Automotive space
  • Own the business plan for a defined geographic territory and close sales with new logo targets
  • Upsell and cross-sell into an existing book of business
  • Build and maintain a pipeline that is 3x the annual quota target
  • Meet monthly and quarterly sales bookings targets by managing the full sales cycle, including contract generation and other closing deliverables
  • Prioritize opportunities and coordinate internal KPA resources to provide the best client experience
  • Develop and execute a comprehensive territory plan
  • Use Salesforce to update and maintain active deals for pipeline management, daily activity, and sales forecasting
  • Become proficient in KPA’s value proposition and deliver it in person, via webinar, and by phone
  • Participate in team meetings, share best practices, and motivate others as necessary
  • Collaborate with Marketing, SDRs, Product, Implementation, Field Team, and Executive Team to maximize pipeline and bookings and provide feedback for KPA strategy

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Generally, 3+ years of quota carrying sales experience in a B2B environment
  • Previous experience selling software and services in the automotive industry
  • Consistent, proven over-achievement in past quota carrying roles
  • High intensity and drive to achieve immediate results, meeting and exceeding sales targets
  • Adept in identifying and winning new business
  • Strong intellectual curiosity to uncover why buyers will buy and how to leverage that information
  • Highly effective communication skills that convey professionalism in all written, verbal, and virtual meetings
  • Ability to identify which internal teammates are needed to address prospects questions and propel deals forward
  • Proficient working with Salesforce and MS Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience with tools like ZoomInfo, Chorus and/or Outreach a plus
  • Positive attitude and a team player
  • Professional appearance and executive presence
  • Ability to travel intermittently within the territory, up to 20%

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • PTO
  • Paid and Floating Holidays
  • 401k with Company match and immediate vesting
  • Company-funded Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • No-cost Mental Health Benefits
  • Uncapped commissions