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How much do automotive software sales jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 2, 2026, the average yearly pay for automotive software sales in the United States is $63,500.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,500.00 and $75,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced in Automotive Software Sales roles?

Professionals in Automotive Software Sales often encounter challenges such as keeping up with rapid technological advancements, understanding complex client requirements, and navigating long sales cycles with multiple decision-makers. Successfully addressing these issues typically requires continuous learning and close collaboration with product development, marketing, and technical teams. Building trust with clients and clearly communicating the value proposition of your software solution are key to overcoming these hurdles. Embracing these challenges can strengthen your industry expertise and enhance your problem-solving skills, ultimately leading to greater career advancement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Automotive Software Sales position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Automotive Software Sales, you need a solid understanding of automotive technology, sales acumen, and industry-specific knowledge, often supported by a degree in business, engineering, or a related field. Familiarity with CRM platforms, sales automation tools, and an understanding of automotive software solutions—such as diagnostics, telematics, or fleet management systems—is highly valuable. Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills help professionals connect with clients and drive success in a competitive market. These skills and qualities are crucial to effectively identifying client needs, presenting tailored solutions, and achieving ambitious sales targets in the evolving automotive technology industry.

What is an Automotive Software Sales job?

An Automotive Software Sales job involves selling software solutions designed for the automotive industry. This can include dealership management systems, telematics, vehicle diagnostics, fleet management, or autonomous driving software. Sales professionals in this field work with automotive manufacturers, dealerships, and service providers to understand their software needs and offer tailored solutions. They often handle lead generation, client negotiations, software demonstrations, and post-sales support. Strong industry knowledge, technical expertise, and sales skills are essential for success in this role.

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Senior District Sales Manager (Automotive SaaS & Marketing Services)

Senior District Sales Manager (Automotive SaaS & Marketing Services)

Affinitiv

New York, NY • On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago

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Job description

Join our award-winning A-Team!

Ready to produce exceptional results with exceptional people? Get in touch, we would love to get to know you.

Affinitiv is the largest provider of end-to-end, data-driven marketing and software solutions exclusively focused on the automotive customer lifecycle. Backed by 20+ years of automotive and marketing expertise, we pride ourselves on being the go-to experts in the industry. Not only do we work with over 6,500 dealerships and every major manufacturer in the country, we're well-versed in OEM standards and the intricacies of a dealership or group's local business.

The role of District Sales Manager will work with the company strategic direction of acquiring dealer group opportunities. Working in conjunction with the VP's executing a Top Down approach with executive alignment to capture specific targeted rooftops in a Bottoms Up approach to gain share within the group.

District Sales Managers will be evaluated by the following OKRS in addition to sales performance:

OKRS

  • Drive Revenue growth through; pipeline growth
  • Pipeline Growth: develop qualified pipeline coverage to reflect 3X to 5X of monthly and quarterly quota targets
  • Achieving assigned monthly booking targets
  • Salesforce Forecasting and Pipeline Management: maintain four-month accurate rolling forecast
  • Sales Face to Face Visits: Expected travel and meeting with prospective customers on a weekly basis. As well as, delivering paperwork to close business
  • Domain Expertise: come up to speed and maintain a knowledge base on our products, competition and market trends.

Sales

  • Sell Affinitiv's products and services to customers within your assigned territory using a consultative approach to meet and exceed all revenue monthly quota targets
  • Travel within assigned territory or conduct online meetings with prospects and current customers
  • Maintain activity level of phone calls, emails, scheduled meetings, and prospecting
  • Establish qualified pipeline opportunities to reflect 3X to 5X of monthly and quarterly quota targets.
  • Educate Auto Retailers (new business or grow current accounts) on how Affinitiv products or services can benefit their dealerships, and help achieve Corporate KPIs through our products and consultative approach
  • Utilize Salesforce.com to manage and record all sales activity
  • Monitor the company's industry competitors, new products, and market conditions to understand customer's specific needs
  • Interact regularly with Affinitiv thought leaders: Sales VP, to identify new opportunities

Position Requirements

  • 5+ years of demonstrated experience in Automotive software sales
  • Comfortable with Auto Software Solutions or Marketing Services
  • Experience tracking all sales activity in Salesforce or relatable CRM
  • Strong computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  • Willing to travel 80%
  • Previous record of success and excellent employment references

Compensation Budget Range $100,000 - $125,000 plus variable commission

Work from Here

At Affinitiv, we have the best of both worlds. Our team members have embraced remote work and our Work from Here program allows for remote working and the utmost flexibility while keeping in person collaborating thriving in a safe work environment. Our Work from Here approach gives team members a choice to work on campus or remote, leaders can hold in person or virtual team meetings to collaborate and cultivate relationships.

Affinitiv knows you have interests outside of work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision and 401K effective day 1 just to name a few. We also offer generous PTO so you can enjoy off time with family and friends.

At Affinitiv, we celebrate diversity, equality, and an inclusive environment.

Affinitiv is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are extended to all employees and applicants for employment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

All aspects of employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, competence, merit, and business needs. Affinitiv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.