Strategic Accounts Manager

Job Description The Strategic Account Manager is responsible for driving growth, strengthening partnerships, and expanding IAA's presence within the rental car segment. This role manages key national rental-car accounts, identifies new business opportunities, and collaborates with internal teams to ensure seamless execution of remarketing strategies. The ideal candidate thrives in a high-visibility, relationship-driven environment and excels at using data to influence decisions, optimize performance, and deliver exceptional value to our rental-car partners. This is a remote position that can be based in the Midwest or East Coast. Primary / Major AccountabilitiesAccount & Relationship Management Partner closely with the Strategic Sales Director, internal support teams, and local operations to manage all aspects of the sales and service delivery function. Co-manage and support existing rental-car accounts to drive performance, enhance communication, and ensure long-term customer retention. Build strong, trust-based relationships with rental-car leadership teams, including GFM's, Damage Managers, and national remarketing contacts. Business Development Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities within the rental-car segment to expand IAA's market share. Develop tailored proposals and solutions that highlight IAA's differentiators Support the rollout of new services, pilots, and process enhancements that improve client outcomes. Strategic Communication & Presentation Present service solutions, performance reviews, and strategic recommendations to senior-level executives within rental-car organizations. Represent IAA at client meetings, facility tours, onsite reviews, and industry events. Data-Driven Performance Leadership Leverage data and analytics to identify trends, evaluate opportunities, and drive strategic decision-making. Work cross-functionally to resolve issues, streamline processes, and improve operational execution for rental-car partners. Required Experience 5+ years of sales management experience, preferably within automotive, remarketing, fleet, or rental-car environments. Proven ability to work independently with minimal oversight while managing complex, multi-location accounts. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify performance opportunities, and collaborate with clients and operations to address them. Ability to deliver clear, engaging presentations to live audiences of all sizes, including executive leadership. Self-directed, highly motivated, organized, and adaptable to changing priorities and customer needs. Willingness to travel up to 75%, including frequent overnight trips to client sites, auctions, and industry meetings. Salary Range: $77,530 - $110,000About Us IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA) IAA Holdings, LLC (IAA), a Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers company (NYSE: RBA) and (TSX: RBA), is a trusted global marketplace for insights, services, and transaction solutions for commercial assets and vehicles. Leveraging leading-edge technology and focusing on innovation, IAA's unique platform facilitates the marketing and sale of total-loss, damaged and low-value vehicles. IAA serves a global buyer base - located throughout over 170 countries - and a full spectrum of sellers, including insurers, dealerships, fleet lease and rental car companies, and charitable organizations. Buyers have access to multiple digital bidding and buying channels, innovative vehicle merchandising, and efficient evaluation services, enhancing the overall purchasing experience. IAA offers sellers a comprehensive suite of services aimed at maximizing vehicle value, reducing administrative costs, shortening selling cycle time and delivering the highest economic returns. RB Global full-time employees are offered medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurances. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401k plan and RB Global will match 100% for the first 4% contributed. Employees will also receive 15 days of PTO each year. About the Team As a global company, our corporate teams support billions of dollars in equipment sales every year. In joining our corporate services teams, you will be ensuring the business runs smoothly in your respective verticals and supporting the overall business to achieve our core objectives. Every day your work will make a difference in the way we run our business and the in the way customers interact with us.