Full-Time

Account Manager

Posted on 11/6/2025

Carsales

Carsales

501-1,000 employees

Global digital vehicle marketplaces and ads

No salary listed

Brisbane QLD, Australia

In Person

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Requirements
  • Strong phone presence and a consultative approach to account management
  • Previous experience in customer or account management and B2B sales
  • A proven track record in phone sales with consistent revenue delivery
  • Understanding of dealership operations and the automotive industry
  • Knowledge of digital media and advertising
  • Excellent phone manner and communication skills
  • Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce)
  • Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with a solutions-based approach
Responsibilities
  • Manage existing client relationships and understand their business needs
  • Provide strategic analysis of dealer performance and recommend solutions
  • Advise on best practice for dealership performance and ROI
  • Collaborate with internal teams to deliver complete solutions for clients
  • Track all client interactions through CRM tools and manage your pipeline
  • Achieve revenue and retention targets through upselling and cross-selling
  • Support clients with product updates, training, and feature adoption

CAR Group operates digital marketplaces for vehicles with wholly owned platforms in Australia (carsales), South Korea (Encar), the United States (Trader Interactive) and Chile (chileautos), plus a majority stake in Webmotors in Brazil. It combines technology, data, and advertising solutions to connect buyers and sellers, making the car buying and selling process easier. The company also invests in expanding its global reach and product offerings, aiming to become the #1 digital marketplace for vehicles worldwide. Unlike single-market competitors, CAR Group uses a diversified portfolio of brands and owned marketplaces across multiple regions to provide integrated listings, ads, and data-driven insights.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Melbourne, Australia

Founded

1997

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • AI-powered AutoGate enhances dealer operations and customer engagement.
  • Ben Tyers leads consumer-first content across carsales, bikesales, trucksales.
  • Multicultural influencers boost carsales' reach in diverse Australian audiences.

What critics are saying

  • ChatGPT app cannibalizes direct traffic, eroding first-party data in 12-24 months.
  • Encar loses South Korean share to Coupang's mobile platform in 12-18 months.
  • Trader Interactive stalls from US inventory normalization in 6-12 months.

What makes Carsales unique

  • CAR Group operates wholly owned marketplaces in Australia, South Korea, US, and Chile.
  • Majority stake in Webmotors positions CAR Group in Brazil's vehicle market.
  • AI tools like ChatGPT app and AutoGate streamline dealer workflows globally.

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