Director of Sales, Inventory Management

Director of Sales, Inventory Management

The Director of Sales, Inventory Management, will be instrumental in helping CarGurus establish a strong presence in the substantial and rapidly expanding Inventory Management segment of the automotive industry. This individual will serve as an effective coach, leading a team focused on increasing revenue with existing customers by driving the adoption of our new product, PriceVantage. The Director will define and execute the strategy for this department, encompassing all aspects related to our current and future products within the inventory management sector. We seek a candidate with experience in a high-velocity sales environment, characterized by short sales cycles and ambitious goals for intelligent expansion. This represents an excellent opportunity for a highly driven leader to refine an already successful sales team into a more sophisticated and polished operation.

The Director will:

• Manage a growing team of sales representatives and managers
• Work cross-functionally with other sales teams and departments
• Be vocal 'voice of the dealer' and communicate the needs of our customers and product requirements
• Manage through metrics: both for reporting business results and directing coaching and training efforts
• Work with teams via both direct impact and influence
• Drive the creation of the strategic annual sales plan
• Implement optimal organization, process, and tactics to maximize close rates and revenue from each salespersons and sales teams book of business
• Effectively communicate, formally and informally, up and down the organization
• Effectively and efficiently handle all aspects of sales management administration (forecasting, territory reviews, etc.)
• Comfort with rolling out and reinforcing both sales process and sales methodology across the team
• Administer a repeatable daily/weekly/monthly management and selling cadence
• Exceptional in understanding how to motivate a sales team and achieve a consistent level of intensity and focus, each day
• Focus on the ongoing career development of direct reports to help get them ready for larger challenges and future responsibilities
• Successfully hiring, on-boarding, and coaching new team members

What you'll bring:

• 10+ years of experience in sales, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
• Automotive and specifically, Inventory Management, experience would be a preference
• Demonstrated history of exceeding revenue targets, building high-performing teams, and driving sustained growth in fast-paced environments.
• Strong strategic thinking – with the ability to craft and execute go-to-market strategies and scale sales operations effectively.
• Experience hiring, mentoring, and developing sales teams across different functions, with the ability to inspire and motivate both individuals and teams.
• Proficiency in using CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) and sales analytics tools (Gong) to monitor performance and inform strategy.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills — able to partner with product, marketing, and customer success teams to align on objectives and deliver impact.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
• Awareness of current trends in technology, digital transformation, AI, cloud services, or other relevant sectors, and the ability to translate these into commercial opportunities.
• Preference for this candidate to be located in or around our Boston headquarters

Position Pay Range $220,000 — $275,000 USD

Working at CarGurus

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 our employee resource groups (ERGs) and communities, help people build connections while making an impact in personally meaningful ways. A flexible hybrid model and robust time off policies encourage work-life balance and individual well-being. Thoughtful perks like daily free lunch, a new car discount, meditation and fitness apps, commuting cost coverage, and more help our people create space for what matters most in their personal and professional lives.

We welcome all

CarGurus strives to be a place to which people can bring the ultimate expression of themselves and their potential—starting with our hiring process. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, or sexual orientation. We foster an inclusive environment that values people for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. That's why we hope you'll apply even if you don't check every box listed in the job description. We also encourage you to tell your recruiter if you require accommodations to participate in our hiring process due to a disability so we can provide the appropriate support. We want to know what only you can bring to CarGurus.