Business Development Executive-Inside

Power confident decisions at Cars.com

Cars.com is the marketplace millions of people trust to buy and sell cars with confidence.

More than 25 years ago, we started as a simple idea, connect buyers and sellers, and today we do a lot more: trusted reviews, transparent pricing, and real-time, proprietary data that cut through the noise of one of life's biggest purchases. Our scaled marketplace, paired with interconnected technology, data, and media, gives dealers and OEMs everything they need to sell more cars.

At Cars.com, we debate openly, decide fast, and deliver what we say we will. We solve real problems for car shoppers and dealers, simplify for speed, and focus on what matters most. We win together or not at all. Here, your work counts, your ideas can help shape what’s next, and you’ll build alongside people who have your back.

We’re in the middle of a real transformation, modernizing the company and investing in AI and data to move faster. You're joining the No. 1 brand people think of first when shopping for a car, at the exact moment it's being rebuilt for what's next. You help decide what that becomes. That kind of influence is rare, and it's exactly why this is a place worth building your career.

Don't just take our word for it, we're proud to be named one of Built In's 2026 Best Places to Work in Chicago and across the U.S.

Ready to help build the most trusted place to buy and sell a car? Join us.

About the Role

• Sell products and/or services to customers then transition account to an Account Executive for ongoing service and growth.
• Responsible for development of new accounts.
• Pursue sales leads within assigned territory, defined by geographic area, industry, or product/service segment.
• Respond to customer inquiries and offer guidance on appropriate products and/or services.
• May work in tandem with the Account Executive sales team to achieve sales goals and revenue targets.
• Must be able to effectively communicate across multiple internal channels. Execute sales strategy and identify new opportunities/leads.
• Possess a working understanding of company products/services and utilizes sales techniques effectively.
• Ability to travel once a quarter to assigned territory and prospects
• Requires minimal supervision

Qualifications

• Have a sales-focused mindset with a bias towards action
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills and can be held accountable utilizing key metrics
• Proven ability to build a sales pipeline through effectively hunting, prospecting, cold calling, networking and lead generation activities
• Strong ability to communicate over the phone, in person, and video conferencing with prospects
• Self-driven with the ability to consistently contact a large prospect base
• Effectively operate both short and long cycle sales
• Excellent communication, presentation and customer relationship building skills.
• Ability to leverage the extended team to succeed
• Has a strong business acumen, with a desire to drive results

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 4+ years of successful sales experience; software or ad-tech sales is ideal
• Demonstrated consistent quota attainment track record with a continuous desire to win
• Have a strong business acumen, with a desire to drive results.

Compensation

We share compensation up front so you have the information you need to make a confident decision. This range reflects total on-target earnings. Where you land depends on skills and experience. If this range works for you, we encourage you to apply.

Total Target Compensation Range: $93,100.00-114,050.00

Benefits

Confidence, built in. The same confidence we build for car buyers and sellers, we build into how we treat our own:

• Medical, dental & vision from day one - no waiting period
• 401(k) with company match, immediate vesting
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan - buy Cars.com stock at a discount
• Unlimited Flex Time Off, 11 paid holidays, 1 volunteer day
• Paid parental and caregiver leave
• $350 one-time home office stipend + $70/month for virtual-first work
• Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250/year
• ...and more - see our full Benefits, Perks & Culture here

Legal

For US-based positions: Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. We're unable to sponsor employment visas at this time.

Cars.com is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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Where you can sell from

Fully remote, for people based in United States.