Account Executive, Inside Sales Automotive
Costa Mesa, CA - USA
Job Summary
The Inside Sales Account Executive drives new business growth by prospecting and selling Experian solutions within an assigned territory. Once deals are closed ongoing account ownership transitions to Customer Service and Account Management. You will report to the Senior Inside Sales Manager.
Responsibilities
- Pipeline Development & Lead Qualification
- Prospect qualify and manage inbound and outbound opportunities using established sales frameworks
- Maintain and prioritize a healthy pipeline using CRM tools.
- Discovery & Consultative Selling
- Conduct discovery calls to understand customer needs pain points and buying processes.
- Identify decision-makers and tailor messaging based on customer profile use case and industry.
- Product Demos & Solution Positioning
- Deliver virtual product demonstrations.
- Translate product features into clear business value and position solutions competitively.
- Proposal Negotiation & Closing
- Prepare and deliver customized quotes and proposals.
- Manage pricing discussions objections contracts and close deals.
- CRM Management & Forecasting
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM systems.
- Forecast revenue and track deal progression through the sales cycle.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Account Management and Customer Success to ensure smooth handoffs.
- Collaborate with Marketing and Product teams to align messaging and provide market feedback.
- Performance and Metrics
- Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales quotas.
- Manage key KPIs including win rate deal size sales cycle and pipeline coverage.
Base salary range (listed) plus uncapped commission offering unlimited earning potential
At Experian we believe great work happens when people come together. Were
focused on attracting talent in and around our designated hub locations who are open
to collaborating with colleagues in person. Aligning employees to these talent markets
helps foster collaboration strengthen team connections and support long-term career
growth within Experian. You will report to the Senior Director Credit Unions and reside in or near one
of our collaboration hubs:
- Allen TX
- Austin TX
- Atlanta GA
- Boston MA
- Costa Mesa CA
- Franklin TN
- San Jose CA
- Schaumburg IL
- Seattle WA
- Washington DC
Qualifications :
- Bachelors degree or relevant experience
- 24 years of experience in a quota-carrying inside sales or Account Executive role.
- Experience managing a full sales cycle and exceeding quotas.
- Experience using CRM and sales tools (e.g. Salesforce HubSpot Salesloft Outreach ZoomInfo).
- Familiarity with sales methodologies such as BANT SPIN or MEDDIC.
- Persistent and comfortable with cold outreach
- Experience working across modern sales and communication tools.
Additional Information :
Benefits/Perks:
- Great compensation package including uncapped commission
- Core benefits including medical dental vision and matching 401K
- Flexible work environment ability to work remote hybrid or in-office
- Flexible time off including volunteer time off vacation sick and 12-paid holidays
- Explore all our exciting benefits here: Experian our people and culture set us apart. Were deeply committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong and can excel. From inclusion and authenticity to work/life balance development wellness collaboration and recognition we focus on what truly matters. Our people-first approach has earned us global recognition: Worlds Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25) Great Place To Work 2025 in 26 countries and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 among others.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets. The base pay range for this position is listed above. Within this range individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills experience and education. This position is also eligible for a variable pay opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal state and local law including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
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Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, ... View more