Job description
Who we are
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!
CarGurus, the #1 most visited automotive marketplace in the U.S., is seeking a highly motivated Regional Sales Director to drive revenue growth and cultivate strong relationships within the Louisiana Region. In this pivotal role, you’ll act as a strategic consultant to automotive dealer decision-makers and dealership groups, helping them optimize their digital presence and achieve their business goals through CarGurus’ innovative solutions.
What You’ll Do
- Drive Revenue Growth: Consistently achieve and exceed assigned sales quotas and revenue goals within your designated region.
- Develop Strategic Relationships: Identify, engage, and build long-term partnerships with key decision-makers at automotive dealerships and dealer groups through prospecting, sales calls, and relationship management.
- Act as a Trusted Consultant: Analyze dealership online business practices and provide tailored recommendations leveraging CarGurus’ suite of products and services.
- Champion Client Success: Ensure high customer satisfaction by quickly addressing dealer inquiries and concerns, and following through on prompt resolution.
- Leverage Data & Insights: Deliver in-depth analyses and reports on field activity and dealership performance to provide insights to both internal stakeholders and dealer partners.
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work with internal teams across product, operations, and customer success to drive client performance, improve retention, and uncover new growth opportunities.
- Influence Product Innovation: Offer clear, actionable feedback to product and operational teams on new features and enhancements based on real-world dealer needs and experiences.
What You’ll Bring
- Consultative & Analytical Acumen: Strong business consulting, analysis, and reporting skills with the ability to deliver strategic, data-backed recommendations.
- Self-Motivation & Independence: A highly driven self-starter who thrives in a remote work environment and excels at managing their own schedule.
- Exceptional Communication & Relationship Skills: Proven ability to build rapport quickly, establish credibility, and communicate effectively across all levels of an organization.
- Collaborative Mindset: A team player experienced in working cross-functionally to deliver on go-to-market strategies and enhance customer value.
- Proficiency with Digital Tools: Comfortable using Google Workspace (Gmail, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides).
Working at CarGurus
We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.
We welcome all
CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That’s why we hope you’ll apply even if you don’t check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus. #LI-Hybrid
