Field Sales Representative; Manheim

Job Overview

Manheim, a Cox Automotive brand, is hiring a Senior Client Solutions Executive in Portland, Oregon. The role is a field sales position that serves as the primary point of contact for existing dealer clients within Inventory Solutions. Candidates must live in the specified area and will travel frequently to client locations.

Base salary: $70,700.00 – $ (variable based on location and experience). Annual incentive/commission target: $32,000.00. Pay is partial based on attainment of monthly sales quotas and goals.

The position offers flexible remote work, but requires residence in the specified city, state, or region.

• Develop a sales strategy to retain and grow revenue streams from an assigned book of business across the Cox Automotive suite.
• Collaborate with team members in multiple departments at various auction locations and other Cox Automotive business units to ensure client service and client experience consistently improve.
• Create opportunities with assigned key accounts for other Cox Automotive Solutions groups and collaborate with sales teams to close these opportunities.
• Collaborate with marketing, promotions, and sales to explore growth opportunities for clients.
• Apply a consultative solutions sales approach at the client’s place of business.
• Leverage Salesforce as a selling tool and informational resource.
• Consult and sell solutions for all Inventory Solutions and Cox Automotive clients (Franchise, Wholesale, Independent, etc.).
• Implement knowledge of the Inventory Solutions Sales Cycle.
• Operate as a self‑starter comfortable working with minimal supervision in client locations, auction environments, and other work settings.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and at least 4 years of sales experience (alternatively a master’s degree with 2 years, Ph.D. with up to 1 year, or 8 years of sales experience).
• Valid driver’s license and safe driving record.
• Working knowledge of sales and marketing techniques and best practices.
• Strong communication, customer service, and relationship‑building skills.
• Preferred experience in automotive, auction, wholesale, or internet sales and service.
• Experience selling and servicing an account list with a track record of growing accounts.
• Keen knowledge of  (navigation, report generation, data mining).
• Field visit experience (dealerships, auctions).
• Must clear a pre‑employment drug test and comply with Cox’s drug‑free workplace policies.

• Competitive salary and bonus/incentive plans.
• Pro‑sales culture rewarding sales performance.
• Exceptional work‑life balance, flexible time‑off policies, and accommodating work schedules.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits with multiple options for individuals and families.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plans with company match.
• Inclusive parental leave policies, fertility coverage, and adoption assistance.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Financial wellness and planning resources.
• Paid time off: vacation, 7 paid holidays, up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually, bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty, volunteer, military, and parental leave.

The applicant must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT, or visa sponsorship is offered.

Cox is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.