Regional Sales Director - Houston, TX
CarGurus
| Company | CarGurus |
| Category | Sales |
| Location | Houston |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 27 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 10 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Who we are
At CarGurus (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. In fact, we’re the largest and fastest-growing automotive marketplace, and we’ve been profitable for over 15 years.
What we do
The market is evolving, and we are too, moving the entire automotive journey online and guiding our customers through every step. That includes everything from the sale of an old car to the financing, purchase, and delivery of a new one. Today, tens of millions of consumers visit CarGurus.com each month, and ~30,000 dealerships use our products. But they're not the only ones who love CarGurus—our employees do, too. We have a people-first culture that fosters kindness, collaboration, and innovation, and empowers our Gurus with tools to fuel their career growth. Disrupting a trillion-dollar industry requires fresh and diverse perspectives. Come join us for the ride! Role overview
The Regional Sales Director will seek to build relationships in the assigned geographical market with dealer decision makers and automotive dealership groups. The Director's primary responsibility will be to represent CarGurus in a designated territory, consult with that territory's automotive retailers, reviewing on-line business practices, and consulting with dealership management and Internet department staff.
What you'll do
Develop, preserve, and grow direct relationships in a designated geography through prospecting, sales calls, and relationship development and management
Create and manage relationships with area automotive retailers by demonstrating value as an on-line marketing strategy consultant
Ensure customer satisfaction by responding quickly and accurately to dealer concerns and needs and following thru on prompt resolution
Provide in-depth analyses and reports regarding field activities and dealership progress
Provide written and verbal feedback to the product and operational teams on new product ideas and/or suggested modifications to existing products
Collaborate internally with various operational teammates to maximize client retention and relationship growth efforts
What you'll bring
5+ years of direct sales experience
Automotive experience required
Willingness and ability to travel on a frequent basis within a defined territory
Strong business consulting, analysis and reporting skills
Ability to work independently from a remote/home office
Motivated self-starter with the desire to succeed in a fast-paced rapidly growing company
Collaborative background working with various internal teammates to execute go-to-market strategy effectively and efficiently
Proficient in Google Workspace
Salesforce Experience a plus
The displayed range represents the expected annual base salary / On-Target Earnings (OTE) for this position. On-Target Earnings (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. This annual base salary forms part of a comprehensive Total Rewards Package. In addition to benefits, this role may qualify for discretionary bonuses/incentives and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). Position Pay Range $160,000 — $200,000 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