Area Sales Manager - Seattle/Portland

An Area Sales Manager will be responsible for contacting, engaging, and developing independent and franchise dealer loan originator participation in the Agora platform and financial solutions, ensuring all parties are educated and supported for the most effective execution of Agora platform benefits, features, and offerings.

Territory includes Washington and Oregon.

What You’ll Do

• Create and maintain a prospect account database for originators.

• Assist and reply to existing Dealer queries received through all methods of communication.

• Work with Account Managers and other departments to meet/exceed corporate goals.

• Drive and support change and continual improvement on a proactive basis.

• Implement and support organizational products and process improvements.

• Serve as an Agora industry ambassador, collaborating with industry partners, associations, and influencers to increase product and brand awareness.

• Complete other projects and duties as given.

What You Need

• Bachelor’s degree, equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted in lieu of degree.

• Minimum 3 years of automotive finance sales required.

• Knowledge of automotive dealership operations required.

Preferred Skills

• Capability to work independently as well as jointly with other team members.

• Process discipline, communication, and negotiation abilities are essential.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Zoho.

• Outstanding interpersonal, written, and vocal communication abilities.

• Excellent persuasion, presentation, and phone communication skills.

• Capability to juggle multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

• Skill to maintain confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, possibly with short notice.

What We Offer You

• Competitive Salary

• Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision)

• 401k Retirement Plan

• Commission Incentive

• Unaccrued PTO

• Incentive Stock Options