Automotive Lead Strategic Account Executive

Posted:
1/8/2025, 3:23:38 AM

Location(s):
Pennsylvania, United States ⋅ Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Customer Success & Support ⋅ Sales & Account Management

This job is responsible for to drive increases in both company product production and dealership F&I performance by generating new sales leads and developing Assurant Dealer Services (ADS).  Performance goals will include increasing revenues and developing accounts using our extensive portfolio of products and services.


What will be my duties and responsibilities in this job? 

  • Provide day-to-day support of national and large strategic accounts.

  • Develop and foster relationships with those accounts with the goal to increase F&I product sales and improve overall F&I dealership performance.

  • Interact effectively with the Dealer’s C Suite.

  • Prospect and acquire new automotive dealership accounts to partner with ADS in your assigned regional area.

  • Implement policies and procedures for newly acquired business.

  • Develop and sell dealership training.

  • Track and monitor dealership performance.

  • Increase revenues and develop accounts using ADS extensive portfolio of products and services.

  • The communication HUB on the Full-Service Accounts, responsible for the dissemination of information, initiatives, and changes between the client(s), Assurant Home Office and the Field Organization.

What are the requirements needed for this position? 

  • 3+ years retail automotive dealership management experience.

  • Extensive knowledge of retail automobile dealership operation.

  • Current state licensing required for assigned territory or the ability to obtain licensing.

  • At least five years of experience in the field of sales, management, and customer relations required.

  • Point Person for mega dealer group that had at least 10 rooftops

  • Strong sales skills.

  • Excellent presentation and communication skills.

  • Problem-solving and customer service skills.

  • Computer skills - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.

  • Must be a team player as well as able to work independently.

  • Must be able to travel to dealerships in assigned region.

What other skills/experience would be helpful to have? 

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

  • 3+ Years of previous automotive field experience with a proven track record of supporting large multi-rooftop accounts.

  • Proven retail sales experience in the automotive industry a plus.

  • At least five years of job-specific automotive experience in auto sales or service management.

What are the working conditions and physical requirements of this job?  

General office demands  
 

How much should I expect to travel? 

20% travel

#LI-Remote  

Pay Range:

$101,500.00 - $169,400.00

Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.

Expected application deadline is

01/18/2025

If date is blank then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.

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What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 13 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition in 2023, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.

Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Assurant is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not use or consider race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in employment decisions.

Assurant

Website: https://assurant.com/

Headquarter Location: New York, New York, United States

Employee Count: 10001+

Year Founded: 1892

IPO Status: Public

Last Funding Type: Post-IPO Debt

Industries: Customer Service ⋅ Finance ⋅ Financial Services ⋅ Information Technology ⋅ Insurance