Full-Time

Account Manager

Multiple Teams

Posted on 9/19/2025

TrueCar

TrueCar

201-500 employees

Online car-buying platform with dealer network

Compensation Overview

$105k - $120k/yr

Massachusetts, USA

In Person

Field-based position; candidate must reside in Massachusetts.

Category
Sales & Account Management (1)
Required Skills
Product Management
Salesforce
Requirements
  • Demonstrated success in relationship management in the automotive industry
  • Experience in digital media advertising
  • Tech-savvy with the ability to understand, interpret, and present data with a consultative approach
  • The ability to grasp new concepts quickly, with an open mind for change, and a willingness to solve problems
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to listen for understanding and influence outcomes
  • Proven track record of excellent client service
  • Ability to travel domestically by car, using personal vehicle, for daily travel, and by airplane or car for overnight trips over 50% of the time
  • Experience with Salesforce or other Customer Relationship Management tool utilization
  • Expertise in interfacing with client contacts at various levels
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively present information, including complex technical content, and respond to client requirements/requests
  • Ability to understand client standards and requirements pertaining to offered products, features, and capabilities
  • Ability to communicate client requirements and methodologies to the internal organization to ensure alignment
  • Ability to represent the company within an assigned book of business
  • Ability to utilize state-of-the-art office software and learn new software
  • High integrity, self-starter, strong work ethic, with a high level of energy
Responsibilities
  • Manage, maintain, and retain dealer accounts within an assigned book of business, ensuring a consistent cadence of in-person engagement with dealers.
  • Advocate for dealer success to reduce churn and problem-solve issues.
  • Onboard, train, and support dealer accounts using standard practices developed to provide efficient support for a book of business.
  • Ensure dealers have the resources available to enable their success on the TrueCar platform using all available self-service collateral, training materials, and performance reporting.
  • Work collaboratively with Business Development Managers, Dealer Operations, and Dealer Training teams to support the needs of an assigned book of business by troubleshooting, reporting, documenting, and taking initiative in problem-solving issues.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with dealer senior leaders and decision-makers.
  • Monitor and resolve dealer escalations with all involved functional areas, including Dealer Performance and Dealer Operations teams, to assure approval and success. Support and lead resolution of challenges where required.
  • Serve as liaison between the Dealer and Dealer Operation teams with respect to product implementation and continuous product management.
  • In partnership with the Dealer training team, learn about new or upcoming products and features, ensuring a high level of personal proficiency in knowledge and functionality of products. Serve as subject matter expert in TC products.
  • Support a team environment with strong morale and positive energy, anchored on sales goals.
  • Report and record all sales and service activity notes within Salesforce and communicate properly with applicable team members.
  • Serve as a Change Agent, leading change and acting as a catalyst for continuous improvement.
  • Support in the management of accounts receivable for assigned accounts.
  • Demonstrate a high level of attentiveness towards dealers and actively contribute to a culture that encourages high-quality service with a sense of urgency.
  • Develop trusting relationships and open communication, accepting feedback (up and down).
Desired Qualifications
  • Willingness to learn and adapt to new concepts and changes
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

TrueCar is an online car-buying platform that connects consumers with a network of certified dealers to provide transparent pricing and a smoother buying experience. Consumers use the platform to compare prices, view vehicle specs, and access exclusive deals for new and used cars; dealers list inventory and pay subscription fees, while TrueCar earns commissions on sales and offers advertising services. The platform has added features like pre-qualification financing with Capital One to streamline financing. TrueCar differentiates itself by emphasizing upfront pricing and clarity, reducing the traditional haggling process, and by offering multiple revenue streams (dealer subscriptions, sales commissions, and advertising). Its goal is to make car shopping more transparent and less stressful by linking buyers with reputable dealers and helping them find the best deals.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Santa Monica, California

Founded

2005

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Strategic hires of Wells and Moretti unlock OEM incentive targeting and data licensing revenue streams.
  • GasBuddy partnership provides access to 20 million annual visitors, expanding addressable consumer segments.
  • Go-private structure under Scott Painter enables faster execution toward one million annual vehicle sales target.

What critics are saying

  • Carvana's fully digital model captures high-intent buyers, eroding TrueCar's dealer referral traffic within 12-24 months.
  • Dealer backlash against March 2026 DMS mandate triggers mass network exodus, collapsing lead volume and commissions.
  • USAA partnership loss permanently destroys key military buyer revenue stream amid post-layoff organizational instability.

What makes TrueCar unique

  • DMS-verified sales data and individualized offers enforce transparency, reducing misleading pricing across dealer network.
  • Generative AI models deal pricing and total cost of ownership, enhancing consumer confidence versus competitors.
  • Affinity partnerships with 250+ brands including Sam's Club and AAA embed marketplace in high-traffic platforms.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Wellness Program

Unlimited Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Phone/Internet Stipend

Professional Development Budget

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

1%

1 year growth

7%

2 year growth

9%
CBT News
Mar 18th, 2026
TrueCar introduces dealer program standards designed to increase sales and protect dealer margins.

TrueCar introduces dealer program standards designed to increase sales and protect dealer margins. SANTA MONICA, Calif., March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - TrueCar, one of the most recognized and trusted automotive brands, today announced updated standards for its dealer program to help its network of automotive retailers sell vehicles faster while protecting gross margins. The new framework reinforces pricing transparency, improves accountability across the marketplace, and ensures dealers compete on a level playing field. "Everything we're doing with these updated terms is in service of the dealer's primary objective, which is selling cars," said Scott Painter, Founder and CEO of TrueCar. "When pricing is credible and the rules are consistent, customers show up ready to buy and dealers can move inventory faster without giving away their margin. TrueCar is introducing exactly what the auto retail space needs: a marketplace that actually helps dealers sell cars." Through its updated dealer program standards, TrueCar will: * Drive Sales Velocity Through Transparency: Under the updated program, participating dealers will provide individualized offers to TrueCar shoppers that are lower than their lowest publicly advertised price. By presenting credible offers up front, dealers can engage customers earlier in the buying process and convert leads into sales more quickly. TrueCar data consistently shows that when shoppers trust the pricing and know the dealer will honor the offer, they arrive at the dealership ready to purchase, significantly increasing close rates and reducing time spent negotiating. * Protect Dealer Margins by Enforcing Fair Standards: The updated program also introduces stronger transparency requirements across the dealer network, including a regular sales verification file originated from individual dealer management system (DMS), that allows TrueCar to verify when and at what price a sale occurs to measure the platform's performance. Approximately half of TrueCar's dealer network already provides this level of data access today. These standards ensure that all participating dealers operate under the same expectations, eliminating misleading pricing practices and preventing a race to the bottom on advertised prices. Over the coming months, TrueCar will work closely with dealers across its national network to implement the updated standards and ensure a smooth transition. By strengthening transparency and accountability across the platform, TrueCar aims to deliver a marketplace that saves car buyers time and money, and helps dealers increase sales and conversion rates without unnecessary margin compression. "Programs like this are designed to strengthen transparency and deliver more value for both dealers and customers," said Allen Yingling, President of car dealership group New Motors of Erie. "When the pricing is clear and the offers represent real savings, customers are more likely to move forward with a purchase. We support these changes because it leads to stronger conversion rates and ultimately lowers the cost of sale for dealers, while protecting dealer margins." About TrueCar. TrueCar is a leading digital automotive platform that uses technology to help car buyers save time and money through a nationwide network of Certified Dealers. Founded in 2005 by Scott Painter, TrueCar was built on the belief that serving membership and affinity organizations central to the car-buying process, including lenders, insurers, and dealers, enables a more valuable auto-buying experience for new and used vehicles. As part of its platform, TrueCar powers auto-buying programs for over 250 leading brands, including Sam's Club, AAA, and more than 100 credit unions.

PR Newswire
Feb 24th, 2026
TrueCar cuts 30% of workforce to restore profitability after go-private deal

TrueCar has announced a 30% workforce reduction as part of an organisational realignment aimed at restoring profitability. The cuts follow an operational review after the company's go-private transaction, with founder and CEO Scott Painter meeting individually with every employee to assess roles. The automotive platform is shifting from a growth-focused model to prioritising profitability and quality dealer relationships. TrueCar plans to concentrate on delivering clearer pricing, better dealer partnerships and more efficient transactions for consumers. The company aims to generate one million vehicle sales annually within a few years, targeting over $1 billion in annual revenue through disciplined execution and product focus. Founded in 2005, TrueCar powers auto-buying programmes for over 250 brands including Sam's Club and AAA.

TrueCar
Jan 27th, 2026
It's an exciting new chapter for TrueCar.

It's an exciting new chapter for truecar. With founder Scott Painter back at the helm, TrueCar, Inc. is doubling down on its mission to make car buying simpler and more transparent. Scott joined Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about what's next and why it matters for car shoppers.

AIM Group
Oct 15th, 2025
TrueCar to Go Private in Sale

TrueCar, a U.S. automotive marketplace, has agreed to go private in a deal that will return control to its founder, Scott Painter.

PR Newswire
Oct 15th, 2025
TrueCar to Be Acquired by Founder-Led Strategic and Financial Investor Group in All-Cash Go-Private Transaction

TrueCar Stockholders to Receive $2.55 per Share in Cash; the Equity Value of the Transaction is Approximately $227 Million TrueCar Founder Scott Painter to...

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