Sales Engineer

About the Position

Sales Engineer

CDK Data Services, Inc. is the automotive industry's engine for automotive data. We collect, standardize, cleanse, enhance, and serve data for Auto, Heavy Truck, and Agricultural OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), dealers, parts suppliers, and the leading web marketing portals. If you've looked at a car online, ordered a part, or gotten a reminder to change your oil, chances are you've seen our work. We fuel business solutions for the entire industry.

We have an immediate opening available for a Sales Engineer. This position provides technical knowledge of automotive data solutions to clients and prospects by:

• Delivering clear, dynamic technical sales presentations and product demonstrations
• Collaborating with both Product Marketing and Client Services to ensure technical knowledge of solutions and services is up-to-date
• Working with the Project Management Office to define solution requirements, perform solution reviews, gather resource estimates for proposals, and provide opportunity status updates
• Preparing and providing documentation for Statements of Work (SOW) or other technical documentation needed for proposals as requested
• Serving as the primary point of contact for all technical questions during the sales cycle
• Assisting in market analysis/research for emerging market opportunities as well as Sales, Marketing, R&D, and other internal departments in formulating and/or executing strategies, plans, and programs to target markets

Responsibilities

• Deliver clear, dynamic technical sales presentations and product demonstrations
• Collaborate with Product Marketing and Client Services to ensure technical knowledge of solutions and services is up-to-date
• Work with the Project Management Office to define solution requirements, perform solution reviews, gather resource estimates for proposals, and provide opportunity status updates
• Prepare and provide documentation for Statements of Work (SOW) or other technical documentation needed for proposals as requested
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all technical questions during the sales cycle
• Assist in market analysis/research for emerging market opportunities and support Sales, Marketing, R&D, and other internal departments in formulating and/or executing strategies, plans, and programs to target markets

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience preferred
• Automotive industry experience is strongly preferred; DMS (Dealer Management Systems) experience is an absolute plus
• Sales Engineering experience presenting technical SAAS solutions to clients and prospects strongly preferred
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to successfully interact with a variety of departments and management levels
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop detailed presentations, proposals, and/or analysis/reports
• Strong presentation and analytical skills required
• Experience responding to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) strongly preferred
• Accuracy of work and strong attention to detail as well as a strong track record of timely deliverables required
• Ability to travel 25% required

We Offer

• A variety of Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription options
• Long/Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending & Health Saving Account options
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid vacation, sick time, holidays, and floating holidays
• Wellness programs
• And much more……

About the Company

Stability meets Agility. CDK is one of the largest technology providers to the automotive industry, with more than 26,000 dealer sites in over 100 countries and nearly 9,000 employees worldwide. From data scientists to sales and operations experts, we’re hiring to support your growth and ours.

GreenLight Your Career.

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