Client Solutions Manager - Major Accounts; Autotrader

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Sales

Client Success Manager - Majors - CAI

Manager - Non People Leader

Can work remotely but need to live in the specified city, state, or region

Yes, 75% of the time

Day

Compensation includes a base salary of $ - $. The salary rate may vary within the anticipated range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's experience. In addition to the salary range identified herein, this role is also eligible for an annual incentive/commission target of $55,000.00.

Are you a self-starter, a go-getter, and a deal maker? At Cox Automotive you will find a culture that rewards such entrepreneurial spirit. We empower our team members to make their own decisions for growing our business. We are looking for like-minded people who can share our passion for success.

The Majors Dealer Sales and Service team is responsible for maintaining and expanding relationships with Cox Automotive’s highest profile, most complex Automotive L3 Dealer Group clients. The Major Accounts Client Success Manager (CSM) will be responsible for effectively managing the largest books of business by identifying and understanding the client’s needs and providing solutions. They will evaluate and adapt new strategies to keep up with current business trends and plan with the customer so that their needs and expectations are met by the company.

The Majors CSM will be responsible for client retention and revenue growth through optimization of Cox Automotive products for Autotrader
, , and Kelley Blue Book Instant Cash Offer
. Clients include multiple dealership locations and corporate partner entities belonging to the nation’s largest publicly traded dealer groups. The Majors CSM will spend the majority of time in the field partnering with current clients providing ongoing analytics, consultation, and support in order to maximize the client’s return on investment from core digital media and software products and coordinating Cox Automotive expertise related to specific digital media products or software as needed.

With a primary focus on service and consultation, the Majors CSM will also work with internal partners such as Majors CSM Directors, Client Partners, and the Strategic Account Team to identify potential opportunities for revenue growth and to execute a defined account strategy.

This person would be managing the Northern and Central California market and Northern Nevada and Utah
. Candidates must live in this region to be considered for the role.

Here’s more of what you can expect when you step up to the plate:

• Build and grow long-term, trusting relationships with a range of contacts both at assigned dealerships, including the highest level in each rooftop (e.g., General Manager), and with corporate levels including parties such as Marketing Managers, Used Vehicle Directors, Regional Operational Strategist, Area Vice Presidents, and the like who work with sub-groups of dealerships across their respective orgs. Clients range from buyer/signer, implementer, stakeholder, etc.
• Identify whitespace opportunities at the rooftop level and grow revenue with connected strategies alongside C‑Suite partners, specific to group centralization model
• Monitor and analyze product performance and client business and performance trends to determine adjustments needed to optimize product utilization (according to the client’s business goals/objectives).
• Interpret Cox Automotive reporting and analytics to explain product performance, optimization issues, and best practices to the customer in the context of their business goals and market trends.
• Adhere to custom rules of engagement within each Dealer Group profile (service and/or sales oriented, product‑specific, consultation debriefs, etc.)
• Train customers to use core Cox Automotive Media and Software products (Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book); involve other business unit specialists for advanced product training (Software) when needed.
• Compile and share relevant reports or documentation related to the customers’ business…