Regional Sales Account Executive (Fleet Services)

Regional Sales Account Executive Fs - Cai

This is a regional position. Preference will go to applicants living in the Northern Chicago Metro Area.

The Regional Sales Account Executive (RSE) will be responsible for taking full entrepreneurial ownership of their assigned territory, driving new business growth and expanding market share. The RSE works across industries and with service agreements of all sizes, focusing on acquiring new clients and deepening executive-level relationships to maximize account value. This role represents a portfolio of advanced fleet management services including turnkey solutions, mobile on-site maintenance, and proprietary technology platforms designed to optimize fleet operations and deliver measurable value. The RSE fosters productive working relationships, identifies business opportunities, and maintains quality service by enforcing organizational standards.

What You'll Do

• Achieve and exceed annual sales targets and fleet management solutions and related services.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to expand the customer base and penetrate new markets.
• Leverage Challenger-based and consultative selling techniques to manage complex sales cycles and close high-value deals.
• Provide clients with actionable insights on industry trends, operational strategies, and emerging challenges in fleet management.
• Maintain a robust sales pipeline using CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce), ensuring accurate forecasting and activity tracking.
• Partner with fleet customers to understand their operational needs, pain points, and business objectives.
• Communicate compelling value propositions through tailored proposals and presentations.
• Foster strong relationships from the C-level to support retention and account growth.
• Prepare and deliver customer reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information.
• Stay current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors to identify product improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver seamless customer experiences and drive long-term account growth.
• Maintain client relationships by providing support, information, and guidance.
• Uphold quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards.
• Accounts would remain in account for a specific amount of time and then be reassigned to an account management team based on size and client support needs.
• Accountable for $5-10M in new business development for large multi-market / state geographical territory.

What's In It For You?

Here's a sneak peek of the benefits you could experience as a Cox employee :

Who You Are

You're a driven, tenacious sales pro, but also a lifelong learner who's open to feedback. You're a detail-oriented person who doesn't lose sight of the bigger picture. You also have the following qualifications :

Qualifications :

Preferred :

Fuel an amazing career with Cox Automotive Mobility Fleet Services. Apply today!

To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and / or in company vehicles is prohibited.

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells or simply uses cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation / wellness days, and / or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer All qualified applicants / employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.