<div class="content-intro"><h2 style="text-align: justify;"><strong>About Tekion:</strong></h2><p style="text-align: justify;">Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.</p></div><p><em>This role can be based in Ohio or remote USA</em></p><h2><strong>Job Description</strong></h2><p>We're looking for an experienced Account Development Representative to work closely with our Sales and Marketing teams. The role will include researching target accounts, managing incoming leads, developing call strategies and follow up process around lead generation.The ideal candidate will be able to seek new business appointment opportunities by contacting and developing relationships with potential clients in the franchise automotive vertical while communicating the Tekion value proposition to key decision-makers to assess buying interest. You will use your communication skills to cultivate strong relationships with clients, from the first contact until the appointment is transitioned to the Field Sales Team. If you like to win and are motivated and results-driven and enjoy working in a team environment, we'd like to meet you.</p><h2><strong>Key Roles & Responsibilities: </strong></h2><ul><li>Achieve daily, weekly, and monthly KPI’s for setting up appointments with potential customers</li><li>Ability to independently build, plan and execute on a territory plan and identify prioritization for initial customer contact</li><li>Contact and penetrate high profile automotive dealerships at the Owner, General Manager of Chief Financial Officer level to schedule meetings with our Field Sales Representatives</li><li>Describe and present the Tekion Value Proposition to our clients that entices them to schedule a meeting with our sales team members</li><li>Ability to track, analyze and review calls, appointments, and follow up communication with high profile executives</li><li>Interact with Field Sales Representatives to transfer the knowledge of the customer expectations and schedule the initial customer meeting with the sales team</li><li>Must be self-motivated to achieve all appointment KPI’s</li></ul><h2><strong>Qualifications</strong></h2><ul><li>Never take no for an answer attitude</li><li>Prior work experience in retail customer service, inside sales, or business development</li><li>Hands-on experience with multiple cold calling lead generation techniques</li><li>Strong detail orientation and project planning to prioritize daily and weekly outreach strategy</li><li>Track record of achieving lead generation (appointment) quotas</li><li>Must be able to drive the appointment process independently and creatively</li><li>Must be resourceful and ability to solve problems from beginning to end</li><li>Experience with CRM software (e.g., Salesforce)</li><li>Familiarity with MS Excel (analyzing spreadsheets and charts)</li><li>Excellent communication and negotiation skills</li><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Business or relevant work experience</li><li>Take accountability and practice extreme ownership</li></ul><p>*Candidates within 40 miles of West Chester office will be expected to work a hybrid schedule working 2-3 days in the office.</p><h2><strong><span data-contrast="none">Sponsorship</span></strong></h2><ul><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="11" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"hybridMultilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Please note that visa sponsorship is </span><strong><span data-contrast="auto">not available</span></strong><span data-contrast="auto"> for this position.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":30,"335559739":30,"335559740":240,"335559991":360}"> </span></li></ul><h2><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"201341983":0,"335551550":1,"335551620":1,"335559685":720,"335559737":0,"335559738":30,"335559739":30,"335559740":240,"335559991":360}"> </span><strong>Perks and Benefits</strong></h2><ul style="font-weight: 400;"><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Competitive compensation and generous stock options  </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical, dental and vision coverage </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Great benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave and free snacks and beverages </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="27" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful companies  </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="28" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":false,"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="5" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Be part of an early stage, hyper-growth start-up with the opportunity to grow and prosper   </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="28" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":false,"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="6" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Work on the latest and coolest technologies – everything is home-grown and built ground-up  </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="28" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":false,"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="7" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">A dynamic work environment with a strong sense of community and collaboration  </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="28" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":false,"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="8" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">The open and transparent culture that encourages innovation, rewards performance and discourages hierarchy  </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li><li data-leveltext="ï‚·" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="28" data-list-defn-props="{"134225954":true,"134225961":false,"335552541":1,"335559684":-2,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"ï‚·","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="9" data-aria-level="1"><span data-contrast="auto">Exciting opportunities for career growth and development  </span><span data-ccp-props="{"335559738":0,"335559739":0}"> </span></li></ul><p><strong>Current Tekion Employees – Please apply via Greenhouse Internal Job Board</strong></p><div class="content-pay-transparency"><div class="pay-input"><div class="description"><p><span data-contrast="auto">The salary range describes the minimum to maximum base salary range for this position</span> <span data-contrast="none">across applicable US locations</span><span data-contrast="auto">. </span><span data-contrast="auto">The actual compensation offered may vary from the posted hiring range based on geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level and will be finalized at the time of offer.</span><span data-contrast="none"> </span><span data-contrast="auto"><strong> </strong></span>In addition to the compensation listed, this position may be eligible for equity compensation, and/or a bonus or commission whereby total compensation may exceed base salary depending on individual or company performance. <span data-contrast="auto">Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.</span></p></div><div class="title">Base Salary Range</div><div class="pay-range"><span>$52,900</span><span class="divider">—</span><span>$88,000 USD</span></div></div></div><div class="content-conclusion"><p> </p><hr><p><span data-contrast="auto">Tekion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, victim of violence or having a family member who is a victim of violence, the intersectionality of two or more protected categories, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.</span><span data-ccp-props="{}"> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: 14px;" data-contrast="auto">For more information on our privacy practices, please refer to our Applicant Privacy Notice </span><a style="font-size: 14px;" href="https://tekion.com/legal/privacy/applicant-and-candidate-privacy-notice"><span data-contrast="none"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">h</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">e</span><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">re</span></span></a>.</p></div>