Sales Development Representative

Headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, CarGurus is the all-in-one platform that’s moving the entire car shopping journey online and guiding customers through each step. This includes everything from selling an old car to financing, purchasing, and delivering a new one. Today, millions of consumers visit cargurus.com each month, and more than 30,000 dealerships use our products. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, while empowering our Gurus with tools and resources to fuel their career growth. Our goal is to give all people—consumers, dealers, and our employees—the power to reach their destination.
Job Description
Role overview
As a Sales Development Representative at CarGurus, you’ll be at the forefront of driving growth and expanding our dealer network in Canada. Every day, you’ll connect with dealerships—both those who’ve already expressed interest and those who don’t yet know what they’re missing. You’ll spark excitement about our free listings service, get their inventory live on our platform, and set the stage for lasting partnerships.
You’ll be the first point of contact, making meaningful connections, uncovering opportunities, and providing the sales team with high-quality leads to close deals. With each conversation, you’ll help dealers discover how CarGurus can elevate their business. If you thrive on building relationships, love the thrill of prospecting, and want to be part of a fast-paced, high-energy team, this role is for you!
What you’ll do
- Use Salesforce, Google, and other resources to uncover new prospects and convert these dealerships into advertisers on CarGurus
- Ensure that each new prospect is engaged and fully understands the benefits of the values we provide
- Develop business relationships and build new sales opportunities for the Account Executives
- Demonstrate persistence, tenacity, and the ability to overcome obstacles and handle objections
- Develop and consistently meet or exceed all assigned quotas and key performance metrics
- Log all sales activity completely and accurately in Salesforce
What you’ll bring
- Excellent verbal and written communication skill
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Google Apps, Microsoft Office Suite, or related software.
Role overview
As a Sales Development Representative at CarGurus, you’ll be at the forefront of driving growth and expanding our dealer network in Canada. Every day, you’ll connect with dealerships—both those who’ve already expressed interest and those who don’t yet know what they’re missing. You’ll spark excitement about our free listings service, get their inventory live on our platform, and set the stage for lasting partnerships.
You’ll be the first point of contact, making meaningful connections, uncovering opportunities, and providing the sales team with high-quality leads to close deals. With each conversation, you’ll help dealers discover how CarGurus can elevate their business. If you thrive on building relationships, love the thrill of prospecting, and want to be part of a fast-paced, high-energy team, this role is for you!
What you’ll do
- Use Salesforce, Google, and other resources to uncover new prospects and convert these dealerships into advertisers on CarGurus
- Ensure that each new prospect is engaged and fully understands the benefits of the values we provide
- Develop business relationships and build new sales opportunities for the Account Executives
- Demonstrate persistence, tenacity, and the ability to overcome obstacles and handle objections
- Develop and consistently meet or exceed all assigned quotas and key performance metrics
- Log all sales activity completely and accurately in Salesforce
What you’ll bring
- Excellent verbal and written communication skill
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
- Proficient with Google Apps, Microsoft Office Suite, or related software.