Market Area Manager - Peoria, IL

About this Position

Market Area Managers work within their assigned geographic territory in the field. Residence within or near this assigned territory is required. The current Peoria territory extends through parts of Moline, Davenport, Peoria, Rock Island, and Galesburg.

We are looking for driven, consultative, and influential sales professionals to continue to lead our market growth. Our ideal candidate exhibits:

• Motivation to succeed and achieve goals
• Drive to continuously improve yourself and your customers
• Demonstrated sales successes with an established track record of achievement and progression
• Consultative sales experience through a detailed needs analysis, direct communication and a solutions‑based mindset
• Backgrounds that may include Account Managers, Account Executives, District Sales & Sales Managers, Field Sales & Territory Managers, Area Managers, Business Development, Business Managers, Finance & Insurance (F&I) Managers

• Prospect automotive dealerships to enhance business development outcomes
• Account management & client services to build a strategic and consultative relationship with customers
• Run a territory with entrepreneurial drive and dedication similar to a small business owner

• Minimum travel of 80% in the market
• Proven track record of success in a competitive sales environment
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• A valid driver’s license, insurance and registration
• Occasional overnight travel, less than 10%
• Preferred: knowledge or experience in auto finance or retail operations of automobile dealerships
• Existing relationships with dealers in the defined territory

Targeted Compensation: $111,450 + Monthly Uncapped Commission

• Uncapped earning potential with a base salary and uncapped monthly performance‑based commission
• Quarterly profit sharing
• Company phone and computer, plus automobile and mileage allowance
• Excellent benefits package beginning day 1 that includes 401(K) match, adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, comprehensive medical/dental/vision, and parental leave
• Progressive career opportunities with a record of promoting internally
• Flexibility to set your own schedule and manage your own territory
• Structured and continued training
• Generous PTO beginning on day 1

Credit Acceptance is dedicated to providing a safe and inclusive working environment for all. As part of our Culture of Compliance, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and value our culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of the person’s age, race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, criminal history, or any other legally protected characteristic.