Outside Sales Representative
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The posting
About Us
ADESA, a Carvana owned company, currently operating over 50 locations throughout the US. Our Auto Auctions, some up to 200 acres, provide a wide array of vehicle services including repair & reconditioning, auction remarketing, and many of our sites serve as market hub distribution centers. Our inventory comprises hundreds of thousands of vehicles across North America from retail to commercial, OEM & more. We work in a service industry and embrace a “we” versus “I” culture – help others, and they will help you. Our industry is fun, fast-paced, and competitive – and filled with the best people who are passionate about what they do. We’re excited about the future! As an industry leader, ADESA is poised for a multi-year expansion including huge investments in facilities, massive sales growth, and an ever-increasing inventory of vehicles! We are looking for great people who want to take this journey with us! Get a sneak peek into life at ADESA!
Role and Team
- As an Outside Sales Representative, you will establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships by understanding customer needs and providing the customer with the right mix of ADESA products and services to meet those needs. As a trusted business partner, you’ll suggest an individualized program of solutions tailored to each customer. You will contribute to our business growth in an innovative atmosphere, as a valued member of our ADESA community.
Responsibilities
- Generate new business leads and close deals
- Effectively execute ADESA’s Dealer Sales strategy
- Prospect, upsell, and manage accounts to ensure growth in vehicles sold and purchased
- Engage with customers and employees in a transparent, reliable, and positive manner
- Demonstrate knowledge of products and services
- Maximize technology
- Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment
- Demonstrate professional behavior and live by our core values
- Driven, achievement-oriented attitude, and positive mindset
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Negotiator, follows up, follows through, and closer
- Sales-focused, with an innovative and systematic approach
- Organized and detail-oriented
Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED preferred
- College education preferred
- Proven success in outside b2b sales
- Territory management experience
- Automotive experience preferred
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Effective interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to multitask while maintaining attention to detail
- Confidentiality and integrity while handling sensitive information
- Proven ability to manage deliverables and metrics against aggressive targets and timelines
- Proficiency with computer systems and applications
- Must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license that meets requirement
ADESA Benefits and Perks
Competitive Pay | Quality Benefits | Holiday and Paid Time Off | Education and Equipment Reimbursement Programs | Matching 401(k) | Career Path Opportunities | And More!
Other Requirements
To be able to do your job at ADESA, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you. Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.
- The physical activity requirements of the position range from Light to Medium Physical Work. Frequent – standing, watching, touching, listening, walking, talking
- Potential – running, jumping, yelling or other rapid or forceful movement in emergency situations
- Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision comparable to definitions for Clerical, Administrative, Machine Operators (including inspection) positions.
Physical Working Conditions
This position is subject to both inside and outside environmental working conditions, including temperature changes, outside weather conditions, slightly elevated ambient noise levels, and minor atmospheric conditions affecting skin or respiratory systems, such as fumes, odors and dusts associated with internal and external service station/convenience food and petroleum dispensing operations.
- Note: Refer to the Handbook and Policy Manuals for important addendum requirements to all job descriptions. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.
To be able to do your job at ADESA, you must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Of course, we’ll make any reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their jobs.
Legal Stuff
Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. ADESA is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. ADESA also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Taken from Carvana's own posting, last seen live on 14 Nov 2026.
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The application
Your details and CV, then 12 questions (2 written).
- 1.If you did not submit a resume, please enter your last 3 employers (include job title, company, and dates of employment). If you submitted a resume with your application, please write "N/A" in the space provided.Written answer
- 2.Are you currently, or have you ever been, employed by Carvana or ADESA?Pick one
- 3.Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States?Yes or no
- 4.Are you authorized to work in the United States?Yes or no
- 5.Do you have a valid drivers license AND is your drivers license in good standing (i.e. free of suspension and without restrictionsYes or no
- 6.What is your desired salary?Short answer
- 7.Are you at least 18 years of age or older?Yes or no
- 8.How many years of outside sales experience do you have?Pick one: 0-1 years · 2-4 years · 5-6 years · 7+ years
- 9.How many years of sales experience do you have in the automotive industry?Pick one: 0-1 years · 2-4 years · 5-6 years · 7+ years
- 10.How many years of experience do you have in B2B/outside sales in the automotive industry?Pick one: 0-1 years · 2-4 years · 5-6 years · 7+ years
- 11.Do you have relationships/contacts with dealers in the area?Yes or no
- 12.Please briefly describe your qualifications:Written answer
From Carvana's apply page, checked 5 Nov 2026.
About Carvana
Sells and finances used cars online with home delivery, and through ADESA runs physical and digital wholesale vehicle auctions for dealers, manufacturers, lenders, rental and fleet companies.
Pay schedule: ADESA's inside reps are hourly employees, its outside rep draws a salary plus an incentive plan, and the national accounts seat is salaried with incentives tied to an annual vehicle unit target.
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