CDK Global · 5 days ago
Director of Sales - Automotive Inventory Software
Denver, CO
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
6+ years expCDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers in the automotive industry. The Director of Sales for Inventory Management will lead a sales team to sell the CDK Inventory Management Solution, achieve sales quotas, and expand into new markets while managing team performance and client retention.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Utilize Sales Automation tools to define market penetration
Identify and target Competitive Prospects and Plan Strategy to increase the CDK Layers Applications and Services market share
Execute sales strategy to systematically and consistently engage in sales processes in these identified accounts and bring sales processes to successful closure
Minimally achieve your annual assigned Sales Plan
Utilize all resources at your disposal with particular emphasis on the inclusion of all Channel partners
Utilize salesforce.com and the sales automation tools to effectively manage a robust pipeline and provide accurate weekly forecasting to your Director of Sales
Understand your competition and aggressively and proactively attack their base
Communicate daily with channel partners and Director and participate in all team meetings and conference calls
Qualification
Required
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
4 year college degree or equivalent experience
Automotive inventory solutions experience
Automotive retail experience: either working within a dealership or selling solutions to a dealership
Minimum 6-8 years of related experience in leading a quota-exceeding b2b outside sales team
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
Knowledge of automotive - technology and inventory solutions
Preferred
Knowledge of automotive - technology and digital solutions preferred
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision 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
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mike Lenz
Co-Founder
David Penney
Chief Financial Officer
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