Business Development Representative

About the role

At CarGurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. In fact, we're the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we've been profitable for over 15 years. What we do The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus-our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride! Role overview Join our dynamic team as a US Business Development Representative, where you'll play a pivotal role in acquiring new customers and providing exceptional service to automotive dealerships nationwide. As the first point of contact for many clients, you'll showcase CarGurus' offerings and benefits with professionalism and enthusiasm, utilizing both outbound and inbound strategies.

Responsibilities

• Initiate contact with potential clients through daily outbound cold calls to both independent and franchise dealerships.
• Qualify inbound leads by engaging in insightful discussions about dealers' business objectives, strategies, and interest in our market-leading products.
• Collaborate with our inside sales team to identify and pursue opportunities for new dealership partnerships.
• Manage and prioritize your time effectively to exceed monthly performance metrics and drive results.
• This role does not require travel; however, travel will be highly encouraged, to further grow long term partnerships with customers as you progress into other sales roles at CarGurus.

Requirements

• A passion for sales and a desire to build a successful career in the sales field.
• Strong time management and organizational skills to handle multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Self-motivation, drive, and a commitment to personal and professional growth.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate product offerings and engage with clients
• Coachability and a willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous sales experience is preferred but not required; we welcome motivated individuals from diverse professional backgrounds.
• Experience in customer service or hospitality is a plus.
• The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. On-Target Earnings (OTE) is inclusive of base salary and on-target commission earnings, which applies exclusively to sales roles.
• Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
• This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs).
• Position Pay Range
• $56,000 - $70,000 USD
• Working at CarGurus
• CarGurus may require in-person interviews as part of our hiring process, particularly for positions based in our Boston and Dublin offices. Candidates selected for an in-person interview will be notified in advance. Please be aware that travel expenses are the responsibility of the candidate.
• We welcome all
• CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and th

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