Account Development Manager Jobs

Job Title: Account Development Manager – (Field Sales)

Location: Remote

FLSA: Exempt

Job Overview:

This position is responsible for the achievement of sales and marketing goals of a major automotive OEM partner. The Account Development Manager (ADM) will work within a team and report to the National Sales Director to provide the resources and guidance necessary to drive sales performance, dealer training and excellent customer service. The ADM will use his/her product knowledge and training skills to support and develop their assigned districts in order to maximize productivity.

Essential Functions:

• Implement action plans for increased sales of product suite offering
• Partner with the sales management team to drive initiatives that maximize sales revenue and assigned objectives for dealer partners and Safe-Guard
• Insure the training of all dealer personnel on the features, benefits and value add of product offering
• Utilize approved training and marketing materials
• Leverage Safe-Guard’s branded training platform as a strategic differentiator and value add to dealer partners
• Initiate and drive dealer conversions through continuous presentation meetings
• Market and facilitate Dealer participation in comprehensive F&I certification and training classes hosted by Safe-Guard
• Engage in business development and account management activities within assigned territory to grow revenue and achieve sales business objectives
• Assist Dealers’ efforts to comply with applicable laws and regulations via best practice reviews and ongoing training
• Conduct Dealer training seminars designed to increase dealer profitability and product sales penetration

Qualifications:

• Experienced in “hands-on” training of dealer personnel
• Experienced in sales development with sustained results
• Three years of retail F&I experience
• Experience in delivering in-store F&I training programs
• Self-starter, pro-active, proven track record of sales success
• 75% multi state travel
• Ability to develop relationships with key dealer personnel and work closely to develop win/win strategies to improve productivity
• Proficient in selling F&I product suite portfolio
• Extensive menu selling knowledge/experience
• Bachelor’s Degree (BA) preferred, not required
• Entrepreneurial spirit, able to take ownership of a client portfolio to drive business
• Excellent communications and public speaking skills
• Demonstrated track record of success delivering F &I training
• Must be enthusiastic about learning new technologies
• Five years of Automotive industry experience

Company Benefits:

• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company-paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Ongoing Training & Personal Development
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• And More!
• Paid Community Service Opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Wellness Programs
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Employee Referral Program

About Us:

Safe-Guard Products International is the leading provider of branded vehicle protection products in the finance and insurance space to the automotive, RV, marine and motorcycle/powersports industries. We are a proud partner to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), top retailers, and independent agents across the United States and Canada. In nearly thirty years, we have grown to power a client roster of over 50 leading protection brands and protect over 16 million consumers under Safe-Guard contracts. Our success is driven by over 700 employees, who serve over 12,000 dealers and support contract holders across the U.S. and Canada.

Safe-Guard continues to experience dynamic growth and has earned a stellar reputation from our clients, dealers, and peers by providing: 1) the highest quality protection products in the industry, 2) a broad platform of branded product, technology, marketing, and training solutions, and 3) an unwavering commitment to uncomplicated care and customer service.

Safe-Guard Products International is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, disability or protected veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.