Manager, Field Sales

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At Car Gurus (NASDAQ: CARG), our mission is to give people the power to reach their destination. We started as a small team of developers determined to bring trust and transparency to car shopping. Since then, our history of innovation and go-to-market acceleration has driven industry-leading growth. We are the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and have been profitable for over 15 years.

We move the entire automotive journey online and guide our customers through every step—from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Tens of millions of consumers visit  each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. Our people-first culture fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, empowering employees with tools to fuel their career growth.

The Manager, Field Sales (Metro) leads, coaches, and develops a team of Regional Sales Directors (RSDs) within the Car Gurus Metro Field organization. This role drives net revenue growth, field execution excellence, and dealer engagement across assigned territories. The ideal candidate combines strategic acumen with strong in-market leadership, serving as both a data-driven operator and a hands‑on coach in the field.

• Drive Performance & Accountability:
  Lead your team to achieve and exceed MRR, Net, and Churn goals through disciplined pipeline management, forecasting accuracy, and performance transparency.
• Coach & Develop Talent:
  Conduct ongoing in‑market coaching, ride‑alongs, and structured development sessions focused on value-based selling, territory planning, and professional growth.
• Champion Field Presence:
  Set the tone for in-person engagement by maintaining a visible field presence alongside your team. Support strategic account conversations, expansion opportunities, and executive-level dealer relationships.
• Operational Excellence:
  Ensure CRM and reporting discipline, region reviews, and forecasting processes are consistently executed to Car Gurus standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  
  Partner closely with Peer group, Product, Marketing, Enablement, and Revenue Operations to roll out new programs and tools that accelerate growth and improve the dealer experience.
• Strategic Leadership:
  Analyze market trends, competitive activity, and team performance to identify opportunities and influence go-to-market strategy within your region.
• Culture & Communication:
  Foster a culture of trust, accountability, and integrity through clear communication, recognition, and alignment with Car Gurus’ Core Values.

• Proven success leading high-performing field sales teams in complex, multi-market environments.
• Deep understanding of sales metrics, forecasting, and territory management.
• Excellent communication and executive-level presentation skills.
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and analytical abilities.
• Leadership presence with the ability to motivate, challenge, and develop others.
• Proficiency with Salesforce, Google Suite, and related sales technology.
• Willingness to travel regularly, approximately 50% of any given month.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Automotive experience preferred but not required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, including people management and in-field sales leadership.

The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. OTE is inclusive of base salary and on-target commission earnings, which applies exclusively to sales roles. Individual pay within this range is determined by work location and other factors such as job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

$192,000—$240,000 USD

We reward our Gurus’ curiosity and passion with best-in-class benefits and compensation, including equity for all employees, both when they start and as they continue to grow with us. Our career development and corporate giving programs, as well as employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways.…