District Manager, Houston Metro

CarsDirect and Auto Credit Express, both part of the Internet Brands automotive family, are trusted leaders in the car-buying and financing space, serving millions of customers nationwide. CarsDirect simplifies the car shopping experience by helping consumers research vehicles, compare prices, and connect directly with local dealerships to buy or lease new and used cars. We make it easy for anyone - regardless of credit history - to find the right car at the right price. Auto Credit Express focuses on empowering customers with challenged or limited credit. Through our large network of lenders and dealerships, we help people get approved for auto loans and get back on the road, while rebuilding their financial confidence. Together, these brands empower car buyers by providing tools, resources, and connections to make confident, informed decisions. CarsDirect/ Auto Credit Express is in search of an energetic, outgoing individual to join our outside sales force as an Outside Sales Manager in our Automotive Division. We are looking for proven professionals AND highly motivated salespeople. We currently have an opening in Houston, TX metro or the surrounding area. We expect our Outside District Managers to:

• Develop and cultivate new dealer prospects in their assigned region(s).
• Promote and sell our online advertising solutions/programs across our automotive network of over 100 properties.
• Initiate and manage dealer relationships that produce high volume vehicle sales.
• Create customized advertising solutions/programs for our dealer partners based on their individual and/or regional needs.
• Work with our experienced and award-winning marketing division (including our growing number of automotive forums and websites) to promote a suite of dealer programs and division-wide initiatives.
• Provide outstanding dealer customer service and regular account maintenance.

Our Outside Sales Representatives will demonstrate:

• Excellent customer relations that include strong communication and interpersonal skills (written and verbal), and an ability to organize and present compelling sales presentations to one or more individuals.
• Aptitude to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Two (2) years minimum experience in sales–success with outside sales a plus.
• A strong work ethic and ability to work both independently and collaboratively to accomplish established sales and marketing goals.
• Dependable, honest, and detail-oriented behaviors.
• A professional appearance and enthusiastic attitude.
• Strong industry knowledge and local dealership familiarity are desired.
• Work with operations to track and optimize account performance.
• A valid driver's license, insurance, and renewal is required.

In addition to our awesome culture, we offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our benefits include health insurance options such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care, short-term and long-term disability insurance, and life and AD&D insurance. We also provide a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match, paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, commuter benefits as well as access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and well-being coaching services. In addition, employees can take advantage of voluntary benefits such as home, auto and pet insurance, and discounted legal and financial services. For more details, feel free to inquire during the interview process. Internet Brands®, headquartered in El Segundo, Calif, is a fully integrated online media and software services company focused on four high-value vertical categories: Health, Automotive, Legal, and Home/Travel. The company's properties and platforms include the WebMD, Medscape, and Henry Schein ONE networks, which are the global leaders in their markets; Nolo, Avvo, and Martindale, which form the largest consumer information provider in the legal market; and CarsDirect, Fodor's Travel, and many others which are leaders in their key vertical markets. Internet Brands' award-winning consumer websites lead their categories and serve more than 250 million monthly visitors, while a full range of web presence offerings has established deep, long-term relationships with SMB and enterprise clients. The company's powerful, proprietary operating platform provides the flexibility and scalability to fuel the company's continued growth. Internet Brands is a portfolio company of KKR and Warburg Pincus. Internet Brands and its wholly-owned affiliates are an equal opportunity employer.