Key Account Executive - San Antonio, TX
OPENLANE · San Antonio, TX · 2 wk ago
RemoteRemoteBusiness DevelopmentFull-time
About the role
We are seeking a Key Account Executive with experience in outside sales development and business growth strategies. The ideal candidate will join a strategic sales team responsible for acquiring, retaining, and growing independent dealership businesses.
Responsibilities
- Initiate and drive business relationships and growth.
- Serve as the main point of contact for clients within your assigned book of business.
- Facilitate seamless communication across departments to provide efficient solutions to client issues.
- Develop and maintain competitive knowledge and expertise in areas of products, industry trends, and other developments.
- Document all customer interactions and maintain accurate records in our CRM.
- Adapt to changing priorities and provide support in unexpected situations.
- Maintain flexibility to accommodate the needs of clients, including occasional travel within the assigned book of business.
Requirements
- College degree or equivalent professional experience.
- 2 years of outside sales or business development experience.
- 2-3+ years in a customer focused, industry specific, or account management position (preferred).
Qualifications
- Superior communication skills, able to clearly articulate ideas and concepts.
- Intermediate knowledge of both Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.
- Demonstrable knowledge of CRM tools; Salesforce and Pipedrive strongly preferred.
- Ability to blend sales acumen, outstanding interpersonal skills, and enthusiasm to stay flexible in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Ability and willingness to travel to or within assigned region, roughly 50% of the time every month.
Skills
- Data-driven approach.
- Agile mindset.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Customer-focused attitude.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits with employer HSA contributions (US) and FSA options (US).
- Immediately vested 401K (US) or RRSP (Canada) with company match.
- Paid vacation, personal, and sick time.
- Paid maternity and paternity leave (US).
- Employer-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (US).
- Roads to Service Day to volunteer.
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible programs.
- Opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge across a publicly traded, global organization.
- Company culture of internal promotions, diverse career paths, and meaningful advancement.
Pay
Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Flexible work schedule to accommodate travel and client needs.