About Careertakes

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Overview

Confidential Client is hiring an entry-level Associate Remarketing Account Executive to drive adoption and revenue for SmartAuction in the Illinois sales market. This field-sales role requires daily in-person dealer contact across an assigned territory (territory travel provided; company vehicle included). The role focuses on growing dealer participation, onboarding and training dealers on SmartAuction, and increasing remarketing fee revenue.

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Work Schedule & Location

Confidential Client designates this role as Remote with required local travel across the assigned territory. Candidates must reside within—or be willing to relocate to—the assigned territory spanning Peoria, IL; Danville, IL; Quincy, IL; and parts of St. Louis, MO. Preferred locations include Springfield and Central / South Central Illinois. Daily local travel throughout the territory is required; a company vehicle is provided.

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What You’ll Do

• Increase buying and selling of used vehicles through the SmartAuction online auto auction platform.
• Drive territory remarketing fee revenue to meet or exceed targets.
• Grow and engage the active dealer base by training, equipping, and coaching dealers on how to use SmartAuction to solve their used-vehicle needs.
• Conduct daily in-person dealer calls and on-site visits throughout the assigned territory.
• Facilitate new dealer introductions, onboarding, and hands-on training (in-person and virtual).
• Ensure dealers are informed of promotions, incentives, and platform updates.
• Represent Confidential Client at dealer meetings, conventions, and remarketing trade shows.
• Manage special projects as requested by management.

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Who You Are / Qualifications

• 1+ years of professional experience; 2+ years in financial services, automotive remarketing, automotive sales, or a related industry preferred.
• 1+ years of sales experience preferred; strong direct-selling skills suited to a commission-incentive plan.
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field strongly preferred (minimum: High School diploma or GED).
• Comfortable with frequent local travel and daily in-person customer interactions.
• Strong relationship-building ability; able to influence dealer behavior and contribute to territory strategy.
• Able to lead training sessions (virtual or in-person) and provide hands-on onboarding support.
• Self-motivated, organized, and results-driven with excellent communication skills.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range: $65,000 — $85,000 per year (range reflects role scope, experience, and qualifications).
• Eligible for variable incentive compensation (commission/bonus) based on performance.
• Company-provided vehicle for territory travel.
• Time off: competitive paid time off, paid holidays, and volunteer time off.
• Retirement & financial: 401(k) with matching and company contributions, employee stock purchase options, tuition assistance programs.
• Health & well-being: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, HSA/FSA options, wellbeing programs.
• Family benefits: parental leave, fertility/adoption assistance, dependent care resources.
• Other potential allowances: travel allowances, relocation assistance, signing bonus, or equity may be available depending on role and candidate.

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Equal Employment & Accessibility

Confidential Client is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected characteristics. If, after reviewing the position expectations, you require a reasonable accommodation to perform the duties, please notify the recruiter or Careertakes so your request can be evaluated and processed.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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