Experian
Direct SmartRecruiters career site

Account Executive, Inside Sales - Automotive

Pay
$55,000 – $95,000 per year
Location
Costa Mesa, CA
Listed
11 days ago

About the role

The Inside Sales Account Executive drives new business growth by prospecting and selling Experian solutions within an assigned territory. Once deals are closed, ongoing account ownership transitions to Customer Service and Account Management. You will report to the Senior Inside Sales Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Pipeline Development & Lead Qualification
  • Prospect, qualify, and manage inbound and outbound opportunities using established sales frameworks
  • Maintain and prioritize a healthy pipeline using CRM tools.
  • Discovery & Consultative Selling
  • Conduct discovery calls to understand customer needs, pain points, and buying processes.
  • Identify decision-makers and tailor messaging based on customer profile, use case, and industry.
  • Product Demos & Solution Positioning
  • Deliver virtual product demonstrations.
  • Translate product features into clear business value and position solutions competitively.
  • Proposal, Negotiation & Closing
  • Prepare and deliver customized quotes and proposals.
  • Manage pricing discussions, objections, contracts, and close deals.
  • CRM Management & Forecasting
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records in CRM systems.
  • Forecast revenue and track deal progression through the sales cycle.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Account Management and Customer Success to ensure smooth handoffs.
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Product teams to align messaging and provide market feedback.
  • Performance and Metrics
  • Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales quotas.
  • Manage key KPIs including win rate, deal size, sales cycle, and pipeline coverage.

Pay and benefits

Base salary range (listed) plus uncapped commission, offering unlimited earning potential

At Experian, we believe great work happens when people come together. We're focused on attracting talent in and around our designated hub locations who are open to collaborating with colleagues in person. Aligning employees to these talent markets helps foster collaboration, strengthen team connections, and support long-term career growth within Experian. You will report to the Senior Inside Sales Manager and reside in or near one of our collaboration hubs:

  • Allen, TX
  • Austin, TX
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Boston, MA
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • Franklin, TN
  • San Jose, CA
  • Schaumburg, IL
  • Seattle, WA
  • Washington, DC

Qualifications & Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
  • 2-4 years of experience in a quota-carrying inside sales or Account Executive role.
  • Experience managing a full sales cycle and exceeding quotas.
  • Experience using CRM and sales tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Salesloft, Outreach, ZoomInfo).
  • Familiarity with sales methodologies such as BANT, SPIN, or MEDDIC.
  • Persistent and comfortable with cold outreach
  • Experience working across modern sales and communication tools.

Benefits/Perks

  • Great compensation package including uncapped commission
  • Core benefits including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
  • Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
  • Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays

At Experian, our people and culture set us apart. We're deeply committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong and can excel. From inclusion and authenticity to work/life balance, development, wellness, collaboration, and recognition, we focus on what truly matters. Our people-first approach has earned us global recognition: World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ 2025 in 26 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024, among others.

Want to see what life at Experian is really like? Explore Experian Life on social or visit our Careers Site.

  • Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets.
  • The base pay range for this position is listed above.
  • Within this range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors such as job-related skills, experience, and education.
  • This position is also eligible for a variable pay opportunity and a comprehensive benefits package.

#LI-Remote

About the Company

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to accomplish their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

Equal opportunity and legal notices

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer for all groups protected under applicable federal, state and local law, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

Read the original posting

From Experian's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 29, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

How Rolev.ai helps with this application

Rolev.ai is a job search and application tool for US job seekers. For this Account Executive, Inside Sales - Automotive role at Experian, it shows how your resume fits, tailors your resume to the posting, and prepares the application for you to review.

  • See how you fit

    Openings from employer career sites are ranked against your whole resume—and searchable inside Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor via Rolev.ai MCP.

  • Tailor without inventing

    Every change to your resume is checked against your original. New experience goes in only with your yes—zero fabricated claims.

  • Draft the full kit

    Tailored and Full Match resumes, role-specific cover letters, and answers to employer screening questions are prepared in seconds.

  • 1-Click Extension Autofill

    The Chrome extension fills the employer's Greenhouse, Workday, Lever, or Ashby form in 1 click. You review it and press Submit.

Start free with 5 tailored applications a monthChrome extensionFor AI assistantsPricingHow Rolev.ai comparesApplication guides

Similar roles

Common questions

What is the salary for the Account Executive, Inside Sales - Automotive role at Experian?

The Account Executive, Inside Sales - Automotive posting at Experian states compensation of $55,000 – $95,000 per year. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Experian's official career site.

Where is the Account Executive, Inside Sales - Automotive job at Experian located?

This Account Executive, Inside Sales - Automotive position at Experian is located in Costa Mesa, CA. Always check Experian's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.

How do I apply for the Account Executive, Inside Sales - Automotive position at Experian?

This listing links directly to Experian's SmartRecruiters application page. You can apply directly on Experian's site, or use Rolev.ai to check your resume fit, generate a zero-hallucination tailored resume and cover letter for this posting, and autofill the SmartRecruiters application form in 1 click with the Rolev.ai Chrome extension. You always review the form and press Submit yourself.

Tailor resume & applyCompany site